Hang Seng and HSBC Predict Economic Growth in Hong Kong

Following Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Federation of Hong Kong Industries' heightening the predicted economic growth in Hong Kong, on July 1 HangSeng Bank declared that the local GDP of Hong Kong in this year is predictedto raise from 5.5% to 6%, and it further estimated that the economic growthof Hong Kong in the     

Hong Kong-Ideal Access For Mainland Enterprises

With the deepen economic integration between mainland China and Hong Kong SAR,more and more mainland enterprises choose Hong Kong as their platform to enter the international market. At the end of 2008,more than 3,800 mainland enterprises have invested in Hong Kong with the total amount of US$20.7 billion;     

Expect for Growth and Prepare for Challenges

Hong Kong has sailed through several economic crises while undergoing economic adjustment since its return. However, industrial trade has been a firm force driving Hong Kong's economy through the past decade. Over the past 10 years, Hong Kong's total trade volume has grown from HKD 2.9 trillion in 1997 to HKD 5 trillion in 2006, representing a remarkable increase of 70%. In spite of economic twists and turns in Hong Kong, its foreign trade has maintained continuous growth. Especially over this decade, foreign trade has made noticeable contribution to Hong Kong's economic development. But where will Hong Kong's foreign trade stand in 10 years' time? And what will Hong Kong's advantages lie in the future?     

"2004 Tianjin·Hong Kong Week" starts

On October 20, Liang Baorong, Director of Beijing Office of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR) stated at the press conference for the "2004 Tianjin · Hong Kong Week", in order to promote the trade and economic cooperation and exchanges between Tianjin and Hong Kong under the frame of "Closer Economic Partnership Agreement between Mainland China and Hong Kong" (CEPA), to enhance the mutual understanding and     

Galleries in Beijing Are Still in the Early Development

Mr.Magnus Renfrew,Fair Director of ART HK,will be extra busy this month,as the Art HK 12 will take place on May 17-20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).It is the fifth session of Hong Kong International Art Fair,and will showcase the very best in contemporary art from 266 galleries representing 39 international territories.     

Mr.Outlaw Becomes Consultant of CCPIT for the Revitalization of Northeast China

Pan-Pearl RiverDelta (PPRD) regional economic integration ispoised to gather steamwith the opening of PPRD Regional Cooperation and Devel-opment Forum in Hong Kong.     

长城汽车(英文)

Great Wall Motor Company Limited is the largest privately-owned automotive manufacturer in China. It is the first privately-owned auto company of China listed in the Hong Kong Stock Market. Great Wall is famous for its level-headed operation With enormous economic capacity and more than 10 years of rapid growth,     

Pearls in Pearl River Delta

When the Pearls in Pearl River Delta （PRD） is mentioned, Hong Kong will also naturally jump to people＇s mind. It must not only due to PRD＇s proximity with Hong Kong, but also due to Hong Kong＇s special role in the development of this region. Admittedly, Hong Kong really provided strong drive for the takeoff of the PRD Economic Zone. But with the prosperity of PRD, the nearly tailored combinations and complementarity have taken shape between Hong Kong and PRD, pushing the economy in the two areas to grow far more rapidly than otherwise.     

Veterans' Gathering for Choosing Milestone-makers in the 60 Years' DEVELOPMENT OF SHIPPING INDUSTRY

The two-day Symposium on the Milestone-Makers in China's 60 Years of Shipping Industry was convened as planned in the beautiful ancient town of ZhuJiajiao in Shanghai.Over 30 authorities attended the symposium including the former Minister of Communications and current Chair- man of China Communications and Transportation Association (CCTA) Mr.Qian Yongchang,the former Director of the Maritime Affairs Bureau Mr.Lin Yunai, the former Director of the Yangtze River Administration of Navigational Affairs Mr.Tang Guoying,the former President of Hong Kong Merchants Group Mr. Jiang Bo,President of China Shipping Group Mr.Li Shaode,President of the Si- notrans Group Mr.Zhao Huxiang,President of China Classification Society (CCS) Mr.Li Kejun,the former General Manager of Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Ship- ping Company (CHIPOLBROK) Mr.Sheng Baizhong and President of Dalian Maritime University Mr.Wu Zhaolin.     

Dragonair Welcomes Hong Kong-Australia Air Services Agreement——Targets Second Half of 2005 for Launch of Services to Sydney

Dragonair Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hui welcomed the agreement on air services concluded that provides for more flights between Hong Kong and Australia. He said that the airline was aiming to launch services to Sydney in the second half of next year. "This is good for Hong Kong as an aviation hub and for the travelling public, offering greater choice on routes between Hong Kong and Australia where there is still demand in the market," said Mr. Hui. "The agreement also opens the way for Dragonair to begin services to Australia," he explained. "We have the licence and following with today's agreement, the access and designation."     

Hong Kong：10^th Anniversary of Return

In the past months, Hong Kong has warmed up for celebrating the 10th anniversary of its return to the Chinese motherland with all kinds of anniversary-related activities. Concerns from all over China and abroad are mainly focusing on what changes the Hong Kong economy has undergone in the 10 years since the handover and what are the external and internal factors affecting Hong Kong. Authorities from Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) have shared their views with China's Foreign Trade on Hong Kong's economic development in the past 10 years.     

Welcome to Hong Kong!

With the approaching 2008 Olym- pics,Hong Kong SAR,as one f competition hosting place ac- cumulates attention as well.At the mean time,this July 1 welcomes the Hong Kong SAWs l lth anniversary.To elaborate the charm of this city,China's Foreign Trade holds an interview with Mr.Mike ROWSE, Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK.     

Settlement of the Case of the Enforcement of CIETAC Arbitral Awards Barred in Hebei and Hong Kong

Recently, Under the conduction of HebeiConciliation Center, by fully utilizing the advantages of conciliation, two cases arising outof the impediments to the enforcement ofCIETAC's awards in the Courts of Heibei Prov-ince and Hong Kong have been properly settled. The proper settlement of the two casesdefends CIETAC's honor, manifests the significant role of the Conciliation Center and protects the investment environment of Hebei province meanwhile, for which Mr. Ye Liansong,Secretary…     

2004 Hong Kong Arts Festival

Every year during February and March the Hong Kong Arts Festival presents ashowcase of the best international, regional and local artists over a four weekperiod in Hong Kong. Established in 1972, the Festival's first Director hadbeen the director of the world renowned Edinburgh Festival. Since then the HongKong Arts Festival has gained a reputation as a leading international event. Theprogramme always includes a wide range of opera, classical music, dance, theatre,jazz and world music and it well reflects the cosmopolitan nature of Hong Kong andits status as an international city.     

The Effect of CEPA is Showing up at the 700th Day

Nov. 30 is the 700th day that CEPA was implemented. At the forum on the Simp1ification of CEPA Trade and Custom Declaration, It is learned that after the execution of CEPA, the exchanges of logistics, Human Resources, capital and information between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao are getting more and more frequent, which inputs new energy into the promotion of Hong Kong and Macao economic growth. At the same time, the effect is showing up.……     

The Effect of CEPA is Showing up at the 700th Day

Nov. 30 is the 700th day that CEPA was implemented. At the forum on the Simp1ification of CEPA Trade and Custom Declaration, It is learned that after the execution of CEPA, the exchanges of logistics, Human Resources, capital and information between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao are getting more and more frequent, which inputs new energy into the promotion of Hong Kong and Macao economic growth. At the same time, the effect is showing up.     

Huawei arid China Mobile jointly demonstrated TD-LTE/SAE trial net

During the GSMA show in Hong Kong, Huawei and China Mobile jointly demonstrated TD-LTE/SAE Trial Net end-to-end deployed by Huawei. This TD-LTE/SAE Trial Net is deployed in prosperous sections of Hong Kong. Executives and representatives of global major operators participated in. In the high-speed moving demonstrating cars,     

PCCW, China Netcom Hold Further Discussions

Hong Kong PCCW Limited is in an advanced stage of discussions with China Network Communica tions Group Corporation (China Netcom) regarding strategic and business opportunities, Jack So, Deputy Chairman and Group Managing Director of the company,said in Hong Kong.……     

PCCW, China Netcom Hold Further Discussions

Hong Kong PCCW Limited is in an advanced stage of discussions with China Network Communica tions Group Corporation (China Netcom) regarding strategic and business opportunities, Jack So, Deputy Chairman and Group Managing Director of the company,said in Hong Kong.     

China＇s＂going out＂ investment strategy fruitful

The Department of Invest Hong Kong said on January 22 it helped 265 firms establish or expand their business presence in Hong Kong last year, which is its record in attracting foreign direct investment to the city.