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HKSAR 20th anniversary gala dinner held in Seoul (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo) organised a gala dinner in Seoul, Korea, today (July 25) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

     Speaking to some 370 guests, mainly comprising leading figures from Korean government, political, business, media and academic circles, as well as community groups, the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Shirley Yung, highlighted the substantive progress made by Hong Kong in the past two decades, adding that Hong Kong’s fundamental strengths, core values and the cosmopolitan nature of the city have remained unchanged.

     On the relationship between Hong Kong and Korea, Ms Yung said that Hong Kong and Korea will continue to be partners and friends, noting that the Belt and Road Initiative will present further business opportunities for Korean companies.  

     "With a range of comprehensive and quality business services, Hong Kong is the springboard which can help bring the best of Korea to the world," Ms Yung said.

     The gala dinner was part of a series of events organised in Korea to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR.

About Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo)

     HKETO Tokyo is currently the HKSAR Government's official representative in Japan and Korea.
 
Ends/Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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The Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Shirley Yung, speaks today (July 25) at a gala dinner in Seoul, Korea, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Shirley Yung (centre) and other guests propose a toast today (July 25) at a gala dinner in Seoul to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Some 370 guests attended a gala dinner in Seoul today (July 25) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.