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Jockey Club announces Institute of Philanthropy - bringing together local, regional and global thought leadership for the betterment of society

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The opening ceremony was officiated by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee and Club Chairman Michael Lee.

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  • The opening ceremony was officiated by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee and Club Chairman Michael Lee.
  • With the mission of becoming a global "think-fund-do" tank for China and Asia, the IoP is dedicated to promoting philanthropic thought leadership at local, regional and global levels together with fellow foundations, philanthropic stakeholders and other institutions.
  • It helps that we have The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to turn to, for organising the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, and a great deal more."
  • Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society.

The 24th China Hi-Tech Fair Opens on November 15 in Shenzhen, China

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The 24th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF 2022) kicked off in Shenzhen on November 15, 2022.

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  • The 24th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF 2022) kicked off in Shenzhen on November 15, 2022.
  • Also participating are overseas exhibitors from 38 countries including Brazil, Canada, Finland and Russia, some of which will join via CHTF 2022s virtual platform.
  • The X-Lake Forum 2022, as the main side-forum of CHTF 2022, was held on November 15.
  • Scholars, academicians and renowned industry leaders including Nobel Laureate Roger D. Kornberg delivered keynote speeches at the forum.

Vision China: Greater Bay Area expected to help bolster sustainable development

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is expected to be built into a world-class city cluster with enhanced connectivity and improved green development, speakers said at the latest Vision China event.

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  • The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is expected to be built into a world-class city cluster with enhanced connectivity and improved green development, speakers said at the latest Vision China event.
  • The GBA Development Forum (Guangzhou) & Vision China was held virtually on Wednesday under the theme "Greater Bay Area in the New Era: Toward a Green Future Built on Connectivity and Sharing".
  • In February 2019, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council jointly released the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, marking a new phase in the construction of the Greater Bay Area.
  • Citing a recent 12-day tour of the area, Williams said he had seen tremendous changes and distinctive development models in the Greater Bay Area in terms of technological manufacturing and innovation.

Hong Kong Tourism Board: Hong Kong Successfully Hosts the 18th World Congress of Chinese Medicine for the First Time

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 December 2021 - The 18th World Congress of Chinese Medicine (WCCM), one of the world's largest academic events in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), was successfully held in Hong Kong for the first time at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4 December 2021.

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  • HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 December 2021 - The 18th World Congress of Chinese Medicine (WCCM), one of the world's largest academic events in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), was successfully held in Hong Kong for the first time at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4 December 2021.
  • Mr. Ma Jianzhong, President of WFCMS, said, "We are pleased to host this edition of WCCM in Hong Kong for the first time.
  • Apart from TCM, Hong Kong will continue to leverage the city's advantages as an East-meets-West showcase to promote the very best of Chinese heritage."
  • The National Administration of TCM and the Hong Kong Food and Health Bureau acted as advisors, and it was organised by the WFCMS, along with the Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association and the WFCM (Hong Kong) Council Members Association as local hosts.

Sixth Belt and Road Summit draws to successful close

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Friday, September 3, 2021

HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The sixth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close yesterday (2 September).

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  • HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The sixth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close yesterday (2 September).
  • Under the theme "Driving Growth through Fostering Regional and International Trade", the sixth Belt and Road Summit brought together more than 17,000 participants from about 80 countries and regions.
  • They all came together to discuss the latest developments driven by the Belt and Road Initiative.
  • - Belt and Road Summit website: https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/en
    - HKTDC Belt and Road Portal: http://beltandroad.hktdc.com
    The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.