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Sydney ETO holds Chinese New Year reception in Auckland to celebrate Year of Snake (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) hosted a Chinese New Year reception in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday (February 25) to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
      
     Over 150 guests from various sectors, including political and business circles, media, academia, community groups and government representatives, attended the reception. Among them were the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Auckland, Mr Chen Shijie; the Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Forestry, Minister for Trade and Investment and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Mr Todd McClay; and the Mayor of Auckland, Mr Wayne Brown.
      
     The Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, said in his welcoming remarks that Hong Kong and New Zealand share a long-standing and dynamic trade partnership built on a mutual commitment to open markets and free trade. Notably, New Zealand was the first foreign country to secure a free trade agreement with Hong Kong, reinforcing the depth of economic ties. The Hong Kong, China - New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement, signed in 2010 and in force since 2011, offers New Zealand exporters a competitive advantage and expands opportunities in the region.

     "In Hong Kong, we are investing heavily to enhance our world-class infrastructure. A prime example is our new state-of-the-art Kai Tak Sports Park, set to open next month. With its 50 000-seat main stadium, the sports park will firmly put Hong Kong on the map as a global hub for major international sports and entertainment events. The world's famous Hong Kong Sevens will also be held at the new Kai Tak Stadium from March 28 to 30," Mr Chong added.

     To promote Hong Kong's pop culture, a music performance featuring Hong Kong teenagers in New Zealand was staged at the reception.  

     In addition to the reception in Auckland, the Sydney ETO also hosted Chinese New Year receptions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia to celebrate the Year of the Snake with the communities. 
 
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The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, delivered a welcoming speech at a Chinese New Year reception held in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday (February 25).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) hosted a Chinese New Year reception in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday (February 25) to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Photo shows the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong (seventh left); the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Auckland, Mr Chen Shijie (eighth left); the Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Forestry, Minister for Trade and Investment and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Mr Todd McClay (sixth left); the Mayor of Auckland, Mr Wayne Brown (fifth left), and other guests hosting a toasting ceremony.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney hosted a Chinese New Year reception in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday (February 25). A music performance featuring Hong Kong teenagers in New Zealand was staged at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) hosted a reception in Melbourne, Australia, on February 6 to celebrate Chinese New Year. Photo shows the Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong (ninth right); the Chinese Consul-General in Melbourne, Mr Fang Xinwen (10th right); Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier of the Parliament of Victoria, Mr Tim Richardson (eighth right); the Chairman of the M+ Board, Chairman of the Tai Kwun Culture and Arts Company Limited and Vice Chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board, Mr Bernard Chan (seventh right); the Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Mr Nicholas Reece (eighth left); the Founder and Artistic Director of the Hong Kong String Orchestra, Professor Yao Jue (seventh left), and other guests hosting a toasting ceremony.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney hosted a Chinese New Year reception in Brisbane, Australia, on February 13. A lion dance performance was staged at the reception.
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, delivered a welcoming speech at a Chinese New Year reception held in Perth, Australia, on February 18.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney hosted a reception in Adelaide, Australia on February 20 to celebrate Chinese New Year. Over 100 guests from various sectors including political and business circles, media, academic and community groups as well as government representatives attended.