Event Code: M141202WL
Yunnan Province, also known as “Yun” or “Dian”, is located in the far Southwest China, inhabited by some 26 ethnic minorities. The Province borders on Myanmar in the west, and Laos and Vietnam in the south, with a length of 4,060 km boundary line. Yunnan has long been a crucial gateway to Southeast Asia, with its relatively close proximity to Thailand, Cambodia, Bangladesh and India. Thanks to its geographical location, Yunnan has become the largest trading body in China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (“CAFTA”).
Since the launch of CAFTA on 1 January, 2010, the average tariff rate on ASEAN goods sold in China decreased from 9.8% to 0.1%. In 2012, Yunnan’s exports to ASEAN accounted for more than 42% of the Province’s export total, recording an annual growth rate of 3.6%. In addition, Hong Kong, India, Japan and the US are the major export markets for Yunnan. In particular, Yunnan’s exports to Hong Kong grew by 546.9% to USD 3.8 billion in 2012.
The Yuxi-Mengzi Railway opened to commercial service on 24 February, 2014 and has become a crucial part of the Trans-Asian Railway. Furthermore, construction of the Mengzi-Hekou Railway is expected to be completed by the end of 2014. Integration of the above railway sections will shorten travel time between Hekou and Kunming to 3 hours. The expanding land route from China to ASEAN is believed to help develop the Southeast Asian market and to add momentum to Yunnan’s economic growth.
Ruili is located in the border of Yunnan and Myanmar. Border trade and tourism have become its key industries. Ruili Port is China's biggest land border trade port with Myanmar, connecting to Myanmar’s national port Muse. The total volume of imports and exports in Ruili port accounts for more than 60% of Yunnan’s trade with Myanmar, or about 30% of China's trade with Myanmar. Products exported to Myanmar are redirected to Bangladesh, India and other countries.
Yunnan has made use of its location advantage, uniqueness in local culture and improving infrastructure to boost its trade in services as well as border trades. The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce will organize a delegation to Yunnan Province from 2 to 5 December, 2014. During the visit, members will learn about the latest development and investment opportunities in the emerging Province.
Tentative Programme： 2 Dec, 2014 (Tuesday) HK->Kunming - Hong Kong to Kunming via KA760（1155-1430） - Meeting with officials of Yunnan Provincial Government 3 Dec, 2014 (Wednesday) – Kunming - Visiting Kunming City and enterprises - Meeting with officials of Kunming Municipal Government - Kunming to Mangshi via KY8245 (2000-2105) 4 Dec, 2014 (Thursday) Ruili - Visiting border trade and city tour - Meeting with officials of Ruili Municipal Governments 5 Dec, 2014 (Friday) Back to Hong Kong -Mangshi to Kunming via MU5974(1110-1210) - Kunming to Hong Kong via KA761 (1530-1740)
HKGCC Delegation to Yunnan Province 2-5 December, 2014 (Tuesday - Friday) - Registration Form To: Mr. Roy Chuk (Tel : 2823 1246) Fax : 2821 9546
**Registration Details: The mission is exclusively for HKGCC members only. The participation fee for the mission is HKD$2,200 inclusive of local transport, souvenirs and other related administrative expenses. Air tickets, hotel accommodation and interpretation fees are not included. Should you need to book air ticket and hotel via the Chamber Secretariat, please complete and fax the registration form at your earliest convenience to 2821 9546.The mission will be conducted in Putonghua. English interpretation would be arranged upon request when registering. For enquiries, please contact Mr Roy Chuk (Tel.: 2823 1246; email: [email protected]) or Ms Daisy Fang (Tel.: 2823 1265; email: [email protected]). Personal Details Please complete in BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE. Deadline for booking: 18 Nov, 2014
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【Registration Fee】 1. Participation Fee □ HKD2,200 Membership code: 2. Air Ticket Booking by Secretariat (as of 6 November 2014) □ HKD3,221 2 Dec Hong Kong-> Kunming KA760 (1155-1430）Economy Class 5 Dec Kunming -> Hong Kong KA761 (1530-1740) Economy Class Asia Miles Membership No. / Marco Polo Membership No. : ______
□ HKD2,000 3 Dec Kunming-> Mangshi KY8245 (2000/2105）Economy Class 5 Dec Mangshi -> Kunming MU5974 (1110/1210) Economy Class
Note: The prices for the above flights (inclusive of fuel surcharge & all taxes) are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact the Chamber Secretariat for latest price and confirm your reservation.
□ I will reserve the air tickets by myself. (Flight Information: ______) 3. Accommodation Booking by Secretariat (4 star, single room with breakfast) □ Three-night Accommodation: HKD2,413 □ I will reserve the hotel by myself. (Hotel Information: ______) 【 Method of Payment】 □ Enclosed a crossed cheque (HKD ) Cheque No. . Please make payable to "The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce" and mark M141202WL 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. There will be a refund after a HK$600 deduction 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.