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A seven-day large-scale Hong Kong exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong (GDETO) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region opened today (April 9) in Dongguan. With the use of 2-D and 3-D exhibits as well as videos, the exhibition showcases Hong Kong's exciting city landscape, its vibrancy as an international metropolis and the richness of its culture, as well as the enterprising spirit and creativity of the Hong Kong people. The exhibition will be staged at Wanda Plaza in Dongcheng, Dongguan, from today to April 15, during which the Hong Kong Police Band will give multiple performances. Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the exhibition today, the Director of the GDETO, Mr Albert Tang, said, "The exhibition aims to give the people in Dongguan a comprehensive understanding of Hong Kong's latest developments on various fronts, including the economy, trade and business, education, culture, environmental protection and tourism, as well the participation of Hong Kong organisations in charitable activities, so as to foster mutual understanding between the people of the two sides."
Guests attending the opening ceremony included the Vice Mayor of the Dongguan Municipal People's Government, Mr Yang Xiaotang; the Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference of the Dongguan Municipal People's Government, Ms Jiang Xiaoying; officials of the Dongguan Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Bureau and the Dongguan Bureau of Commerce; and representatives of the co-organisers.
Mr Tang said, "With the successful implementation of 'One Country, Two Systems' and the Basic Law, and with the Mainland as our hinterland, Hong Kong continues to enhance its status as an international financial, trade, shipping and tourism centre.
"Dongguan is an important industrial city located in the Pearl River Delta and many Hong Kong enterprises have investments in Dongguan. The exhibition also showcases the contributions of Hong Kong enterprises to the economy and society of Dongguan, demonstrating the benefits of the win-win co-operation between Dongguan and Hong Kong."
He added, "As Asia's world city, Hong Kong is well known for its business-friendly environment, free flow of capital, free trade and free market economy and diversified talent pool, accompanied by world-class infrastructure, a sound and independent legal system and a low-tax regime. With the above advantages, Hong Kong is a popular choice as the regional base for the international business community to manage business in the Asia-Pacific region. It also serves as an ideal platform for Mainland companies to tap into overseas markets and 'go global'.
"Enterprises in Dongguan are encouraged to set up offices and raise capital in Hong Kong. In doing so, they can learn from the experience of the world's leading corporations in Hong Kong and further expand their business internationally."
At the ceremony, Mr Tang said that the GDETO has launched a WeChat platform to enhance communication with the business community, non-government organisations, Mainland authorities and the general public. The platform provides easy access via mobile devices to information distributed by the GDETO, including the GDETO's weekly newsletter and upcoming events.
The exhibition is organised by the GDETO and co-organised with the Dongguan Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Bureau, the Dongguan Bureau of Commerce, the Dongguan City Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment and the PRD Council of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries.
Ends/Thursday, April 9, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:00
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