FS to attend SmartHK opening ceremony in Guangzhou
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     The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, will depart for Guangzhou in the late afternoon today (August 27) for the opening ceremony of SmartHK, which will be held tomorrow (August 28).

     Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, SmartHK provides a trade platform whereby Hong Kong service providers can showcase their professional expertise to potential Mainland clients, enabling Mainland enterprises to better understand the advantages that Hong Kong services can bring through industry upgrading and innovation.

     With the conclusion of the opening ceremony, Mr Tsang will return to Hong Kong in the early afternoon tomorrow.

Ends/Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Issued at HKT 10:00

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