Event Code: M130122WL

HKGCC is organizing a mission to , Zhuhai, on 22 January, 2013, to update members on new developments on the island and future opportunities for cooperation.

Hengqin, located in southern Zhuhai, is a large island HK adjacent to . Hengqin covers 106 sq. km, and is a state-level strategic new area connected to and Zhuhai Macau under the ‘One Island, Two Systems’ policy. In August 2009, the State Council formally approved the ‘Hengqin Overall Development Plan.’ Hengqin is positioned as a pilot zone to develop cooperation within the Hengqin Delta region and provide services to Hong Kong and Macau.

In August 2011, the State Council officially announced special preferential policies for Hengqin, which are more specific than other special economic zones. These include customs clearance measures with Macau, which is the first-line of control, while a second-line control manages clearance measures inland. The island will concentrate on developing leisure and tourism, business services, financial services, cultural & innovative industry, Chinese medicine, scientific and technological R&D and high-tech industries.

Industries which meet entry requirements or are engaged in favoured projects, can enjoy lower tax rates and preferential individual tax rates. Imports of production-related products are managed as special cases and also receive tax incentives, i.e. duty-free or bonding. Trade of goods among enterprises located in Hengqin will be exempted from value-added tax and consumption tax.

Tentative Programme: 22 January, 2013 (Hong Kong–Hengqin )  Arrive at Macau by ferry, then travel to Henqin by coach  Meet and have lunch with governmental officials of Zhuhai Government  Visit Hengqin Exhibition Hall, , Shizimen CBD, Xinjiayuan Commerical Street, Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong Ocean Resort, etc

Registration details: This mission is exclusively for HKGCC members. The participation fee for the mission to Hengqin, Zhuhai is HK$170 inclusive of local transport, souvenirs, meals and other related administrative expenses. Ferry tickets and interpretation fees are not included. Deadline for booking is: 28 December, 2012. Should you need to book a ticket via the Chamber Secretariat, please complete and return the registration form at your earliest convenience by faxing to 2527 9843. The event will be conducted in /Putonghua. English interpretation will be arranged upon request when registering, but cost will be borne by the member. For enquiries, please contact Ms Daisy Fang (Tel.: 2823 1265; email: [email protected]) or Ms Judy Yiu (Tel.: 2823 1234; email: [email protected]).

If you do not want to receive further fax from us, please write your fax number here ______and fax to (852) 2527 9843. 如閣下不想再收到我們的傳真, 請註明閣下的傳真號碼______並傳真至 (852) 2527 9843. Event Code: M130122WL

HKGCC Delegation to Hengqin, Zhuhai Registration Form 22 January, 2013 (Tue) Deadline for booking : 28 December, 2012 To: Ms Daisy Fang Fax: 2821 9565

Personal Details Please complete in BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE. 請以中英文清楚填寫

參加者姓名： Name of Participant： （與旅行證件上名字保持一致/Name in Passport）

公司名稱： Company Name ：

回鄉證號碼/護照Passport： 職位 Position：

業務範圍： Business Nature：

聯絡人Contact Person： 電郵地址 E-mail add.：

電話號碼Tel. No. ： 傳真號碼 Fax. No.：

香港手提電話Mobile in HK： 內地手提電話 Mobile in China :

【Registration Fee】

1. Participation Fee (Not including hotel accommodation or ferry tickets ) HKD170 Membership code:

2. Ferry Ticket

22 Jan: 08:00: HK Macau Ferry Terminal () Macau Ferry Terminal First Class HKD201 22 Jan: 18:30: Macau  HK Macau Ferry Terminal (Sheung Wan) First Class HKD225 Remark: If members want to buy tickets via Chamber Secretariat, please contact us for price and information.

I will arrange transport by myself and will inform the Chamber Secretariat of my travel details. 【Method of Payment】

Enclosed a crossed cheque (HK ) Cheque No. . Please make payable to "The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce" and mark M130122WL at the back.

 This event is for members only. Bookings will only be confirmed with full payment, on a first-come-first-served basis. The decision to accept or decline any bookings shall be at the sole discretion of the Chamber.  No-shows will be charged and payments are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser. A refund handling fee of o a 5% or HK$30 deduction (whichever is higher).will be charged for cancellations submitted 7 working days before the event. No refund for cancellations with less than 7 working days’ notice.  Participants agree to indemnify the Chamber and the hosting party all liabilities for property damage, physical injury or death in relation to this event. Participants are advised to take their own insurance against all risks.

If you do not want to receive further fax from us, please write your fax number here ______and fax to (852) 2527 9843. 如閣下不想再收到我們的傳真, 請註明閣下的傳真號碼______並傳真至 (852) 2527 9843.