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Hong Kong Customs is chosen as the host because of its long history of enforcement against infringement of intellectual property rights and remarkable successes in this area.
The seminar is designed to provide a forum for customs officials within the Asia and Pacific Region who specialise in the subject field to discuss matters of concern and exchange views with regard to customs enforcement work in the protection of intellectual property rights.
A total of 22 delegates from 18 countries or territories including Hong Kong will participate in the seminar which will also be joined by 17 representatives from the business community or intellectual property right associations.
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These business representatives will voice in the seminar their concern on the protection of intellectual property rights and to present their views on the infringement situation on the market.
It is expected that through this seminar, customs administration in the region will have a better understanding of the respective enforcement roles among themselves and to establish a closer working relationship with the business community.
The successful launch of the seminar signifies the effort of WCO and the commitment of individual customs administrations in the region in fostering international co-operation.
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Wan Chai sets example in giving HK a greener look
The Chief Secretary, Mrs Anson Chan, said, today (Saturday) that the Government is committed to promoting public awareness in environmental protection: and providing a better and greener environment for Hong Kong.
Speaking at a ceremony to mark the planting of the 700th tree in the Green Wan Chai Project organised by the Wan Chai District Board, Mrs Chan said it was Government's policy to encourage the creation of less waste and the recycling of
resources.