Dim Sum TV

21 June, 2011

Mr. Kit Szeto hosts Concurrent Panel Discussion at
The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce’s Greater Pearl River Delta Forum in Guangzhou

On June 21, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce held the Greater Pearl River Delta Forum 2011 in Guangzhou. Attended by over 600 from the business communities of Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta area, the forum was held to facilitate a meaningful, open exchange of views on the opportunities that have arisen from the economic development of Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta region, and the potential for further growth.

Mr. Kit Szeto, Chairman of the CGCC Art & Culture Committee and Director & Chief Executive Officer of Dim Sum TV, was at the event, and served as host of the panel discussion entitled Latest Trends in Creative and Cultural Industries in Guangdong and Hong Kong.

Mr. Kit Szeto at the Greater Pearl River Delta Forum 2011.

The guests of honour were Ms. Zhao Yufang, Vice Governor of Guangdong People’s Government, and Ms. Guo Li, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR. Keynote speeches were given by Mr. Li Huiwu, Deputy Director of the Development Research Center of the Guangdong People’s Government, Mr. Joshua Law, Permanent Secretary of Constitutional and Mainland Affairs of the HKSAR, and Mr. Fang Fang, J.P. Morgan’s Vice Chairman of Asia Investment Banking & CEO of China Investment Banking.

In his opening speech, Mr. Jonathan Choi, Chairman of The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, said that the economies of Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta have been growing ever closer since the implementation of CEPA. In recent years, a number of new milestones have been reached: pilot service industries have been introduced in Guangdong, the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Framework Agreement has been signed, and the integrated development of Guangdong and Hong Kong has been highlighted as a key component in the national development strategy by the National 12th Five-Year Plan. All these developments have put Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta region on a very strong footing for further collaboration in the future.

Representatives of the CGCC and the guests of honour after the opening ceremony for the forum.

According to Ms. Zhao Yufang, Vice Governor of Guangdong People’s Government, Hong Kong remains Guangdong’s largest trading partner. Between January and May, trade between the two sides reached a total value of US$75 billion, representing a growth of 43.5% over the same period last year. The joint efforts by Guangdong and Hong Kong in areas such as service industries, infrastructure and port facilities will have the welcome effect of accelerating Guangdong’s economic transformation and upgrade.

The mayors’ forum at the Greater Pearl River Delta Forum 2011. Pictured here are Ms. Huang Ling, Vice Mayor of Zhaoqing Municipal People’s Government (2nd from left), Mr. Jiang Ling, Vice Mayor of Dongguan Municipal People’s Government (3rd from left), Mr. Chen Honghui, Vice Mayor of Zhuhai Municipal People’s Government (4th from left), Mr. Chen Mingde, Vice Mayor of Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government (5th from left), Mr. Cao Xiangnong, Vice Mayor of Huizhou Municipal People’s Government (6th from left), Mr. Yan Zhaoju, Vice Mayor of Zhongshan Municipal People’s Government (7th from left).

Three panel discussions were held during the Greater Pearl River Delta Forum 2011. These were: Latest Trends in Creative and Cultural Industries in Guangdong and Hong Kong, Cooperation and Innovation in Financial Services in Guangdong and Hong Kong, Building a Greater Metropolitan Ring through Strengthening Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation. Of these, the first panel discussion was hosted by Mr. Kit Szeto.

At the forum are over 600 members from the Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta business communities.

Mr. Kit Szeto said that Guangdong and Hong Kong each has its own competitive advantage; the former is a province rich with culture and traditions, while the latter is a world city and a hub for international exchange. How should the two sides step up their collaboration in the development of their creative industries? What are the areas that offer the greatest scope for cooperation? What can be done to elevate Chinese culture while upgrading the creative industries in Guangdong and Hong Kong, and in so doing create a win-win situation for both sides? These were some of the issues that needed to be examined.

Mr. Kit Szeto hosting the Latest Trends in Creative and Cultural Industries in Guangdong panel discussion.

Three special guests who have close ties with the creative industries were invited to speak during the panel discussions. They were: Dr. Anita Leung, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Qin Jia Yuan Media Services Co. Ltd., Mr. Zhao Jun, General Manager of Guangdong Film Company, and Mr. Lo Wing Keung, Senior Advisor of Toon Express Hong Kong Ltd. All three speakers offered many constructive opinions and insights on the topics, as well as answering questions from the audience.

Mr. Zhao Jun, General Manager of Guangdong Film Company (2nd from left), Ms. Anita Leung, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Qin Jia Yuan Media Services Co. Ltd. (3rd from left), and Mr. Lo Wing Keung, Senior Advisor of Toon Express Hong Kong Ltd. (4th from left).