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7 September, 2015
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Reaffirms Commitment to China and Hong Kong
On the afternoon of September 7, the Hong Kong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) held its annual general meeting in the assembly hall of its headquarters. The meeting was attended by all its committee and general members, who gathered to review and sum up the CGCC’s work over the past year.
The CGCC’s annual meeting in progress.
Mr. Charles Yeung, Chairman of the CGCC, presented to the assembly a summary of the CGCC’s work in five key areas over the past year: supporting the HKSAR administration, helping members to participate in the development of the motherland, strengthening cooperation with ASEAN countries, fostering talents in China and Hong Kong, and participating in public service initiatives.
Mr. Charles Yeung, Chairman of the CGCC, addressing the members at the meeting.
Mr. Yuen Mo, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC, reported on the multi-faceted series of of activities organized by the CGCC over the past year, including the We Share, We Care Short Film Competition, the Shoppers Celebrate Reunification event, and the Cross-Strait and Hong Kong-Macao Economic Forum. Combining the resources of the business community and society at large, these events aimed at promoting economic exchange and cooperation through tangible action. He said that, in the future, the CGCC will remain committed to leading the effort to help young people, the elderly and disadvantaged communities, and in so doing, help promote care and compassion in society.
Photo Caption: From left to right, Mr. Lawrence Ma, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC; Mr. Ricky Tsang, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC; Mr. Chong Hok Shan, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC; Mr. Yuen Mu, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC; Mr. Charles Yeung, Chairman of the CGCC; Mr. William Lee, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC; Mr. Lam Shu Chit, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC; Mr. Wong Kwok Keung, Vice-Chairman of the CGCC.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of victory in WWII as well as the 115th anniversary of the founding of the CGCC. To commemorate the occasion, the CGCC has collaborated with a number of organizations on a large-scale exhibition dedicated to history and remembrances. The success of the CGCC’s projects over the past year has been the result of the joint efforts, support and participation of all its members, various enterprises and the business community. Looking to the future, the CGCC will welcome even more responsibilities in contributing to a prosperous China and Hong Kong.
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