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FS begins visit to New York (with photos/video)
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     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in New York, the United States (US), on October 14 (New York time) and began his visit. Upon arrival, he attended the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR) and met with the NCUSCR Chair and former US Trade Representative, Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky. During their meeting, they exchanged views on current China-US economic and trade relations, as well as issues relating to trade, investment and financial markets between Hong Kong and the US. Mr Chan also briefed Ambassador Barshefsky on the latest developments in Hong Kong.

     During the meeting, Mr Chan expressed his pleasure at having the opportunity to visit the US again and engage in face-to-face exchanges with leaders from the American political, business and academic communities, with a view to briefing them on the latest developments of Hong Kong. He noted the strong and close economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and the US. Despite the significant uncertainties currently facing the global economy, under the "one country, two systems" framework, Hong Kong will continue to maintain its status as a free port, uphold the common law system and rule of law, sustain a simple and low tax regime, and implement open, stable and predictable economic and trade policies. Hong Kong continues to welcome US businesses to invest and expand their presence in the city. Mr Chan recognised the important and active role the NCUSCR has long played in promoting Hong Kong-US economic and trade relations and expressed hope for continued close co-operation with the Committee to create more opportunities for the business communities of both places.

     The Gala Dinner is a major annual event organised by the NCUSCR, bringing together prominent political, business and academic leaders from both China and the US, with a view to facilitating exchanges and co-operation between the two countries. This year's event was attended by around 300 leaders and guests, including China's Ambassador to the US, Mr Xie Feng, who gave a speech at the dinner.

     Mr Chan will continue his visit to New York today (October 15, New York time), meeting with local political and business leaders to share the latest developments and opportunities in Hong Kong.
 
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The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in New York, the United States, on October 14 (New York time) and began his visit. Photo shows Mr Chan (left) meeting with the National Committee on United States-China Relations Chair and former US Trade Representative, Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky (right).
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in New York, the United States, on October 14 (New York time) and began his visit. Photo shows Mr Chan (right) attending the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR) and in a photo with the President of the NCUSCR, Mr Stephen Orlins (left).
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in New York, the United States, on October 14 (New York time) and began his visit. Photo shows Mr Chan (right) attending the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on United States-China Relations and exchanging with China’s Ambassador to the US, Mr Xie Feng (left).
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in New York, the United States, on October 14 (New York time) and began his visit. Photo shows Mr Chan (left) attending the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on United States-China Relations and exchanging with guests.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in New York, the United States, on October 14 (New York time) and began his visit. Photo shows Mr Chan (centre) attending the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on United States-China Relations and exchanging with guests.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in New York, the United States, on October 14 (New York time) and began his visit. Photo shows the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on United States-China Relations in progress.

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FS attends Annual Gala Dinner of National Committee on US-China Relations in News York, the US
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