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Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade (with photos)
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     At the invitation of the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB), the Xizang Autonomous Region delegation arrived Hong Kong on August 12 to take part in a series of exchange and visit activities, including the Food Expo and the Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event held yesterday (August 14).
      
     The delegation was led by the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng, and comprised representatives from the Department of Commerce and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Xizang Autonomous Region, and Lhasa Customs. The delegation concluded its visit and departed from Hong Kong today (August 15).
      
     The Xizang Autonomous Region delegation met with the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, on August 12. The two sides exchanged views on the trade of agricultural products and food, as well as green development, and discussed ways to strengthen co-operation between the two places in the food industry, and areas of conservation and environmental protection.
      
     On August 14, the EEB hosted a business luncheon for the delegation, which was attended by leaders from Hong Kong's four major chambers of commerce and trade associations, as well as hotels and catering organisations to jointly explore co-operation opportunities.
      
     On the same day, the Xizang Autonomous Region delegation attended the Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event. At the event, the EEB and the Department of Commerce of the Xizang Autonomous Region signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen co-operation in the food sector, open up broader markets for quality agricultural products and food from Xizang, and promote the high‑quality development of the food industries in both places.
      
     The EEB also arranged for the delegation to visit the Chinese Culinary Institute and the International Culinary Institute, and to meet with the Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council, Mr Donald Tong , laying a good foundation for future collaboration between the two sides.
      
     During their stay in Hong Kong, the Xizang Autonomous Region delegation also met with the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; and the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan. The delegation also visited the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
      
     A spokesman for the EEB said that the visit marks a new chapter in the co-operation between Xizang and Hong Kong. Leveraging Hong Kong's unique strengths in food trade, green development, and other areas, the EEB will maintain close liaison with the authority of the Xizang Autonomous Region, with a view to jointly contributing to the nation's high-quality development and the building of a beautiful China.
 
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The delegation from the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region was invited to Hong Kong by the Environment and Ecology Bureau to exchange views on food trade between the two places and green development. Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (eighth right); Deputy Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food) Mr Edward Yu (sixth right); the Controller of the Centre for Food Safety, Dr Christine Wong (seventh right); the Acting Assistant Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (Agriculture), Ms Alice Chiu (first right); the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (eighth left); and the Deputy Director General of the Department of Commerce of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Ms Dezhen (seventh left) at the meeting on August 12.
The delegation from the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region was invited to Hong Kong by the Environment and Ecology Bureau to exchange views on food trade between the two places and green development. Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (second left); Deputy Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food) Mr Edward Yu (first left); the Controller of the Centre for Food Safety, Dr Christine Wong (third left); and the Acting Assistant Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (Agriculture), Ms Alice Chiu (seventh left), the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (second right), and the Deputy Director General of the Department of Commerce of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Ms Dezhen (third right) at the meeting on August 12.
The delegation from the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region was invited to Hong Kong by the Environment and Ecology Bureau and visited the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and the International Culinary Institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC) on August 14. Photo shows Deputy Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food) Mr Edward Yu (front row, second left); the Executive Director of the VTC, Mr Donald Tong (front row, third left); the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (front row centre); and the Deputy Director General of the Department of Commerce of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Ms Dezhen (front row, third right), at the CCI.
The delegation from the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region was invited to Hong Kong by the Environment and Ecology Bureau and visited the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and the International Culinary Institute of the Vocational Training Council on August 14. Photo shows the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (front row, second right), visiting the Chinese Training Kitchen at the CCI.
The delegation from the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region was invited to Hong Kong by the Environment and Ecology Bureau and visited the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and the International Culinary Institute (ICI) of the Vocational Training Council (VTC) on August 14. Photo shows the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (fifth right), accompanied by Deputy Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food) Mr Edward Yu (third right); and the Principal of Hotel and Tourism Institute, CCI and ICI, and the Academic Director of the Hospitality Discipline of the VTC, Mr James Yap (second right), watching a culinary demonstration by a culinary expert at the CCI.
The delegation from the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region was invited to Hong Kong by the Environment and Ecology Bureau and visited the Chinese Culinary Institute and the International Culinary Institute (ICI) of the Vocational Training Council (VTC) on August 14. Photo shows the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (left), accompanied by the Principal of Hotel and Tourism Institute, CCI and ICI, and the Academic Director of the Hospitality Discipline of the VTC, Mr James Yap (right), visiting the Wine Forum at the ICI.
The delegation from the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region was invited to Hong Kong by the Environment and Ecology Bureau and attended a business luncheon to exchange views with leaders and representative from Hong Kong's four major business chambers and trade associations, hotels and catering organisations, etc on August 14. Photo shows the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (first row, seventh left); Deputy Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food) Mr Edward Yu (first row, second left); the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (first row centre); the Deputy Director General of the Department of Commerce of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Ms Dezhen (first row, sixth left); the Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, Dr Jonathan Choi (first row, nineth left); the President of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, Dr Wingco Lo (first row, fifth left); the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Mr Anthony Lam (first row, tenth left); the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Mr Patrick Yeung (second row, fourth right); the Acting Chairman of the Hong Kong Hotels Association, Mr Wilson Lee (first row; fourth left); and the Chairman of the Institute of Dining Professionals Association, Mr Maurice Kong (first row; third left) at the luncheon.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held on August 14. Photo shows the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (front row, centre); Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Zhang Yong (front row, fifth left); Vice Chairperson of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Mr Zhang Jian (front row, fifth right); the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng (front row, fourth left); the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (front row, fourth right); the Head of the Commercial Office in Hong Kong, Mr Zhou Qiang (front row, second left); the Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food), Ms Irene Young (front row, third right); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Professor Frederick Ma (front row, third left); the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun (front row, first left); the Executive Director of the HKTDC, Ms Sophia Chong (front row, second right); the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (back row; fifth left), and the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Mickey Lai (back row, third left), and guests at the event.
The Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event was held on August 14. Photo shows the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (front row, right), and the Deputy Director General of the Department of Commerce of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Ms Dezhen (front row, left), signing a Memorandum of Understanding, witnessed by (back row, from left) the Director-General of the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr Peng Tingjun; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Zhang Yong; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng; and the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan.