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Their objective is to generate interest in Hong Kong as manufacturing base,
promotion activities are geared towards encouraging introduction into Hong Kong of improved production technology and processes, 50 that local industry can upgrade its methods and continue to move towards higher technology and higher manufacturing
skills.
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These Overseas offices are linked to a "One Stop Unit Hong Kong, which, with its network of contacts in both government and the private sector, aims at providing useful information to assist potential investors. This unit also helps local manufacturers to find overseas partners or firms willing to enter into licensing or other agreements.
2.2 Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council is a statutory body responsible for promoting and developing Hong Kong's trade and publicising the opportunities and advantages of Hong Kong as a trading partner.
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The chairmanı is appointed by the Governor and the 18 other members include representatives of major trade associations, leading businessmen and industrialists, and two senior government officials. The council i s financed by the net proceeds of an ad valorem levy on trade declarations other than foodstuffs, and by miscellaneous income from sources such as advertising fees and sales of publications.
The council has built up a network of 24 offices throughout the world. All offices process trade enquiries, provide up- to-date trade and economic information and offer advice
to businessmen interested in developing trade with Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Tourist Association
The Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA) is responsible for developing tourism.
A statutory body set up
the government in 1957, the HKTA co-ordinates the activities of the tourism industry and advises the government and the industry itself on measures aimed at ensuring growth.
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The overseas marketing of Hong Kong as a destination carried out primarily through the HKTA's overseas offices and representatives working in conjunction with the local travel trade. Offices are located in San Francisco, New York. Chicago, Sydney, London, Frankfurt, Singapore, Tokyo and Osaka, and there are representatives in Paris and Rome. In addition, the HKTA is represented by Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways in 48 cities
in Asia, the United States, Europe, Australia
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