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Constitution and Administration
Exchanges with Taiwan
Hong Kong and Taiwan have close economic, cultural and social ties. Taiwan is Hong Kong's fourth largest trading partner, with bilateral trade rising by 11.89 per cent to US$48,952 million in 2014. With the launch of the online entry registration system for Taiwan visitors in September 2012, the number of visitors from Taiwan in 2014 amounted to some 2.03 million; while some 1.16 million people from Hong Kong visited Taiwan.
Hong Kong co-operates with Taiwan on public policy areas through the Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Co-operation and Promotion Council; and the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taiwan promotes Hong Kong's image, strengthens bilateral exchanges, and serves Hong Kong people and businesses in Taiwan.
Key achievements in 2014 include:
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Tourism promotion organisations in Hong Kong and Taiwan signed an agreement to launch the Asia Cruise Fund, encouraging cruise lines to include Hong Kong and Taiwan in more cruise itineraries;
Deposit protection agencies on both sides signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance information and experience sharing and co-operation in dealing with cross- region deposit matters;
The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and Industrial Technology Research Institute in Taiwan signed a co-operation agreement to create a platform for matching investors and business partners for high-tech enterprises in Hong Kong and Taiwan, thus encouraging start-ups; and
The leading Chinese orchestras in Hong Kong and Taiwan signed a co-operation agreement to enhance artistic exchange and resource sharing.
Websites
Administration Wing, Chief Secretary for Administration's Office: www.admwing.gov.hk Audit Commission: www.aud.gov.hk
Civil Service Bureau: www.csb.gov.hk
Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau: www.cmab.gov.hk
Home Affairs Bureau: www.hab.gov.hk
Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (Taiwan): www.hketco.hk
Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Co-operation and Promotion Council: www.eccpc.org.hk
Legislative Council: www.legco.gov.hk
Office of The Ombudsman: www.ombudsman.hk
Protocol Division Government Secretariat: www.protocol.gov.hk
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