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A business delegation led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, arrived in Chengdu today (December 7) for a three-day visit to Sichuan Province.
The visit aims to promote exchange between the business and services sectors of the two places and support the post-quake economic recovery of Sichuan. The 90-member delegation comprises officials of Government departments, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, as well as representatives of major business associations and sectors in Hong Kong. A list of the delegates is at Annex.
The delegation was first briefed on the services and investment opportunities in Chengdu, and then visited Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu and Chunxi Road Commercial Circle.
Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu, scheduled to open in the first half of 2010, is developed by Lan Kwai Fong Holdings Limited. It is a retail, dining and entertainment complex with an area 18 times that of its Hong Kong equivalent.
Chunxi Road Commercial Circle is a flourishing shopping area and one of the three large commercial districts in the older part of the city.
"Chengdu is one of the economic hubs in the western part of the Mainland with tremendous potential in its retail market. The visits today have enabled the Hong Kong companies and professionals to better understand the business opportunities in the Chengdu area," said Mr Tang.
Tomorrow the delegation will call on provincial leaders, attend the Hong Kong-Sichuan Business Co-operation Symposium, as well as visit earthquake-stricken areas to learn about the progress of reconstruction work.
Ends/Monday, December 7, 2009
Issued at HKT 20:33
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