18 June 2009

Dim Sum TV and Media Partners from Hong Kong and Guangdong launched ‘The PRC at 60 – Our Story’ Joint Reporting Initiative and the book ’30 Years of Hong Kong-Guangdong Cooperation’

On June 18, to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China as well as 30 years of opening up and reform, Dim Sum TV, in association with a number of Hong Kong and Guangdong media, held a special ceremony to inaugurate the joint reporting project ‘The PRC at 60 – Our Story’, and to launch of a commemorative publication entitled ’30 Years of Hong Kong-Guangdong Cooperation’ at Times Square in Hong Kong.

The six media partners launched the “30th anniversary of reform and opening-up ~ 30 Years of Hong Kong-Guangdong Cooperation” group media initiative in Guangzhou last September. Since then, Dim Sum TV, Radio Television Hong Kong, Wen Wei Po, Bauhinia Magazine, Southern Television Guangdong and Nan Fang Daily have collaborated on the “30 Years of Hong Kong-Guangdong Cooperation” media series, and have collected the best features into a book of the same title. The book not only chronicles the development of the cooperative relationship between Hong Kong and Guangdong over the past 30 years, but sheds light on how the two governments complemented each other’s competitive advantages to develop their respective economies. It also takes an in-depth look at the transformation of the past 30 years through the eyes of ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs, professionals as well as the experiences of different enterprises. Readers are given a clear picture of the change that has taken place in the two regions and the fruits of their cooperation. The book comes with a DVD of program highlights provided by Dim Sum TV, Radio Television Hong Kong and Southern Television Guangdong, and is now available at all major bookstores in Hong Kong.

Another highlight of the day was the announcement of a series of joint projects to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the PRC between Dim Sum TV and five other media partners, including Radio Television Hong Kong, Wen Wei Po, Bauhinia Magazine, Southern Television Guangdong and Yangcheng Evening News. From the perspectives of different cities in the Greater Pearl River Delta region, Dim Sum TV will be exploring the past, present and future of development within the contexts of the individual, economy, enterprise and society. More than a time for celebration, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the new China is a time for reflection, change, planning and action.

The event was hosted by veteran RTHK radio personality Candy Chea. She was joined by a contingent of young broadcasters, including Wang Xin of RTHK’s Putonghua Channel, Miao Yiting of Dim Sum TV and Luo Weiyu of Southern Television Guangdong. The music video of the song “My Country”, written specifically for the 60th anniversary celebrations, was premiered at the event. “My Country” was composed by Peter Kam, with lyrics by Wang Ping-Jiu. It is sung by Jackie Chan and Liu Huan Huan, and accompanied on the piano by Lang Lang.

A number of officials as well as media representatives from Hong Kong and Guangdong were present at the event, including Mr. Gregory So, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr. Li Shoujin, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of Guangdong Province and Director of the Information Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, Mr. Liao Jingshan, Deputy Director General of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of Guangdong Province, Mr. Zhang Weijian, Vice President of Southern Media Corporation, Miss Ye Min, Director of the News Office of the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality, Mr. Franklin Wong, Director of Broadcasting of Radio Television Hong Kong, Mr. Wang Shu Cheng, President of Wen Wei Po, Mr. Kit Szeto, Director & Chief Executive Officer of Dim Sum TV, Mr. Liu Weizhong, President of Bauhinia Magazine, and Mr. Ou Nianzhong, President of Southern Television Guangdong. The business community was also represented at the event. Mr. Tsang Chi Hung, Chairman of China World Trade Corporation, was invited to outline the benefits of Hong Kong-Guangdong cooperation for business and share his thoughts on China’s open-door policy. And the ‘Youth Ambassadors of the 60th Anniversary Celebrations”, Hins Cheung from Guangzhou and Kay Tze from Hong Kong, were also on hand to talk about the positive effects Hong Kong-Guangdong cooperation has on their daily lives and careers.

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