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Hong Kong-Japan Partnership Promotion
The Chief Secretary, Mrs Anson Chan, will lead a high-powered business delegation to Japan this month in the biggest promotion Hong Kong has ever staged in the country.
The promotion, "Hong Kong-Japan Partnership", will centre on three major cities - Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. The week-long promotion will last from September 25 to 29.
Announcing details of the event today (Wednesday), a government spokesman said the delegation comprised some 30 top people from the private and public sectors. The business leaders will speak to business seminars and workshop sessions.
The business seminars will cover a range of topics, including "Japan and Hong Kong - A New Business Momentum", "Hong Kong - A Springboard to China and the Asia Pacific", "Hong Kong's Services Economy: Unique Strengths and Opportunities", and "A Japanese Corporate View of Hong Kong as a Regional Hub". The workshop sessions will deal specifically with Hong Kong as an international financial centre; a high-tech manufacturing centre; the new airport and other infrastructure projects; and Hong Kong's tourism.
As delegation leader, Mrs Chan will deliver keynote speeches at special business luncheons in all three cities as well as meeting senior Japanese political and business leaders.
"Japan is our third largest trading partner after China and USA and the second largest external investor in the territory. There are about 25,000 Japanese living in Hong Kong, making it one of the largest expatriate groups here. Investment from Japan covers almost every sector of our economy, from manufacturing and financial services to retailing and construction. Hong Kong is also a favourite destination for Japanese tourists.
"The Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Tourist Association are co-organising the promotion with the Hong Kong Government. We also have the backing of major Hong Kong corporations including the Chevalier Group, HongkongBank, Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, the Sino Group, Yaohan, Cathay Pacific - as well as the Japanese Consulate-General and the Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Hong Kong Japanese Club," the spokesman said.