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A photo exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong (GDETO) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and co-organised by the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Bureau and Bureau of Commerce of Zhaoqing City opened in Zhaoqing today (October 18).
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition today, the Director of the GDETO, Mr Albert Tang, said, "The exhibition aims to give Zhaoqing residents a better understanding of Hong Kong's latest developments in areas including the economy, trade and business, education, culture, environmental protection and tourism, as well as in the participation of Hong Kong organisations in social welfare activities in the Mainland."
Other guests attending the opening ceremony included the Vice Mayor of the Zhaoqing Municipal Government, Ms Chen Xuanqun; officials of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Bureau and Bureau of Commerce of Zhaoqing City and other relevant government authorities of Zhaoqing City; and representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Zhaoqing.
Mr Tang said, "Following the successful implementation of 'One Country, Two Systems' and the Basic Law since reunification, Hong Kong continues to consolidate and enhance its status as an international financial, trade, shipping and tourism centre and attain good development in all aspects of economic, social and livelihood issues with the unique advantage of having the Mainland as our hinterland.
"Zhaoqing is a popular tourist destination for Hong Kong people and a base for the development of Hong Kong enterprises in the Mainland. Contributions of Hong Kong enterprises to the economy and society of Zhaoqing are also introduced in the exhibition, demonstrating the effectiveness of the win-win co-operation between Zhaoqing and Hong Kong."
He added, "Hong Kong is the ideal platform for Mainland enterprises to 'go global'. Enterprises in Zhaoqing are encouraged to set up offices and raise capital in Hong Kong. In doing so, they can learn from the experience of business development of the world's leading corporations in Hong Kong and further expand their business internationally."
The photo exhibition is being held at Star Lake Mall in Zhaoqing for seven days from today to October 24. The exhibition makes extensive use of vivid description and colourful pictures to showcase Hong Kong's exciting city landscape, its vibrancy as an international metropolis and the richness of Hong Kong's culture, as well as the enterprising spirit and creativity of the Hong Kong people. Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition.
Ends/Saturday, October 18, 2014
Issued at HKT 16:03
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