Introduction:With a population of about 1.3 billion people and an average growth of over 8 percent over the past five years, China is poised to become the largest market in Asia and the world. The accession to WTO and market deregulation has opened up new opportunities for international businesses. Yet the road to China's market can be treacherous to outsiders. Let Hong Kong be your partner to fast track your market entry into China.
The Hong Kong Canada Trade Mission is a practical and insightful program designed for Canadian companies to gain the insider's edge in China. The program includes: a full day business conference featuring discussions on key issues faced by foreign companies when they tackle the Chinese market, business networking with venture capitalists, business matching with potential partners in Hong Kong and a side trip to southern China.
Why Go to China through Hong Kong?World's Freest EconomyHong Kong has the freest economy in the world, with a low and simple tax regime, excellent regulatory framework, a well-educated and English-speaking workforce and the rule of law upheld by an independent judiciary.An Ideal LocationThe booming manufacturing region of southern Guangdong province is only an hour or two away by train or high-speed ferry. Every day, scores of flights depart to major Chinese cities from Hong Kong. As well, we are the logistics hub of China, with 40% of all Chinese exports going through Hong Kong.Equally important, Hong Kong is within a few hours' flying time to all ASEAN countries and Japan and Korea. As many international companies have discovered, it is the ideal location for regional headquarters. Mainland and International ExperienceHong Kong is the largest foreign investor in Mainland China, accounting for over 50% of the national total. Hong Kong companies directly or indirectly employ over 5 million people in Guangdong province alone. Around 95% of Hong Kong's re-exports originate from, or are destined for, Mainland China.Superior NetworkingHong Kong business people have excellent networks in Mainland China. More than 100 Mainland companies are listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Some 1,850 Mainland-related enterprises operate in Hong Kong and 19 Mainland banks have licensed branches in Hong Kong.An International Financial CentreHong Kong is an international financial centre with a fully convertible currency. Special arrangements with the Mainland allow Hong Kong-based investors to avoid costly double taxation in many major areas, including shipping, aviation, land transport and personal taxation.Who should be joining?Canadian companies seeking opportunities in Hong Kong and Mainland China, particularly companies in the Information Communication Technology and the Biotech sectors. Companies from the financial services, tourism/entertainment and educational services sectors are also welcome.What would I get from the Mission?
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RegistrationRegistration is now closed. As of Oct. 22, 2002, 43 delegates from 34 Canadian companies or organizations have signed up to join the trade mission. Of these companies or organizations, 6 are from IT sector, 5 from biotech and high-tech sectors, 9 from environmental services sector and 8 from consulting and professional services sector, while the remainder comes from manufacturing and miscellaneious services. Geographically, 16 comes from British Columbia, 9 from Ontario, 6 from Alberta, with the rest from other provinces. Besides, there is also a delegate from a local Hong Kong company. Pre-Mission Business MatchingA special feature of the Trade Mission will be the business matching services, through which we intend to pre-match companies with similar business interest in Hong Kong and Canada and allow them to start exploring potential business opportunities. More substantial discussions could then be held when they meet in Hong Kong.In the Media SpotlightReporters from CTV Report On Business and Fairchild TV will follow the delegation to cover the activities. CEOs of selected companies will be invited for TV interviews and panel discussion before, during and after the Trade Mission.Co-organizers and Supporters
Contact UsTo enable us to keep you posted of the latest development of the Trade Mission, please email your contact coordinates or any enquiries to us at [email protected]. You may also contact Miss Shirley Wong of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Canada) at (416) 924-5544 (ext. 213). |
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