Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, San Francisco
In co-operation with
Hong Kong Association of Southern California
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

Cordially invite you to attend a speaker luncheon with

Mr. Donald Tong, JP
Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic & Trade Affairs, USA

Riding the Global Economic Challenges - Hong Kong' Stimulus Plan

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
251 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

At the beginning of 2009, Hong Kong was just ranked by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal as the freest economy in the world for the 15th consecutive year. In this business luncheon, Mr. Donald Tong will update the LA audience on Hong Kong's latest development, measures to stimulate the economic performance amid the global economic turmoil, and business opportunities in Hong Kong.

Mr. Tong joined the Hong Kong civil service in 1983. He worked in various government departments and bureaus, including the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, and the New Airport Projects Coordination Office. Mr. Tong assumed the post of Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA, the most senior representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in North America in October 2008. As Commissioner, he directs the Hong Kong Government's efforts in promoting US-Hong Kong economic and trade ties, and constituency-building activities in the U.S.

Prior to his appointment as Commissioner, Mr. Tong was Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs, responsible for policy formulation on a wide range of subjects, including development of social enterprise, promotion of civic education and human rights, legal aid, and religious and data privacy matters. He was also responsible for the organization of the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian events held in Hong Kong.