Job Opportunity with Hong Kong Association of Southern California (Click for more details)

 

 

 

Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA)

 

Premier Wen Jiabao and the Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, presided over the signing of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) on June 29, 2003.

 

The CEPA covers three broad areas, namely trade in goods, trade in services and trade and investment facilitation.  It opens up new dimensions on the mainland for Hong Kong-based companies of all nationalities. 

From January 1, 2004, some 270 types of products made in Hong Kong can be exported to the mainland free of tariff. For other categories of "made in Hong Kong" products, zero tariffs will be applied by January 2006 at the latest.

Another major breakthrough for the Film Industry is that films made in Hong Kong may enter the mainland market without quota restrictions and films jointly produced by Hong Kong and the mainland may be distributed on the mainland as mainland films.

Further information regarding CEPA may be viewed at:

 

Summary & details on CEPA

http://www.tid.gov.hk/english/cepa/cepa_bg.html#summary

 

Press Release by the HKSAR Government on signing of CEPA

http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200306/29/0629129.htm

 

TDC’s updated site on CEPA.

http://www.tdctrade.com/cepa/index.htm

 

 

Dear Friends,

I have just returned from a week in Hong Kong. The place is buzzing. The coming months are packed with great trade fairs and buying opportunities.

Unbeatable travel packages - flights and hotels - are on offer for visiting buyers and everyone is eager to get on with business.

As you may have heard, Hong Kong has been removed from the World Health Organisation list of Sars-affected areas. However, our stringent health measures remain in place.

Thank you all for your support and commitment. We shall welcome you to a Hong Kong that is stronger than ever.

Best regards,
Robin Chiu, Regional Director, Americas
Hong Kong Trade Development Council

 

Click here for a full list of HKTDC events.
Click here for a full list of business events in Hong Kong.

Highlights of the months ahead:

July
Hong Kong Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2004
Hong Kong Licensing Show and Conference
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair
Hong Kong Houseware Fair

August
The 19th International Computer Expo 2003
Food Expo 2003
International Conference on the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products

September
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2003
Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair 2003
Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair 2003
Hong Kong International Computer Conference
Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) 2003

 

Upcoming major U.S. trade shows with Hong Kong Exhibitors

 

·         National Hardware Show
McCormick Place, Chicago
August 10-12, 2003
International Pavilion, Booth no. 36700
Leading international event of the hardware/home improvement products industry.

 

·         ASD/AMD Trade Show
Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas
August 10-14, 2003
One of the largest variety and merchandise trade shows in the States.  The event is held in conjunction with ASD/AMD’s Las Vegas Gift Expo and ASD/AMD Jewelry Show at the Mirage.

 

·         Kenfair Asia Expo
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
August 13-15, 2003
Showcase event featuring toys, gifts, premium items and household products with around 400 exhibitors from Asia including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

 

·         ASAP Show
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas
August 24-27, 2003, Las Vegas
Garment and textile sourcing show

 

·         The MAGIC Marketplace
Men’s wear, Children’s wear (Las Vegas Convention Center)
Women’s apparel (Sands Expo & Convention Center)
Las Vegas, August 25-28, 2003

Job Opportunity

 

·         Membership and Event Coordinator
The Hong Kong Association of Southern California is looking for a dynamic individual to work full-time or part-time at the Secretariat in Los Angeles Downtown.  Duties include membership recruitment & update, event coordination, and some bookkeeping.  Must have legal status to work, Hong Kong background, read/write Chinese, speak fluent English and Cantonese, good communication skills, and familiar with MS Office.  Please email resume with cover letter to los.angeles.office@tdc.org.hk.