Zhaoqing – Literally “Source of Fortuitousness” – Has a History of More Than 2000 Years and Is the Birthplace of Lingnan Culture and Guangfu Culture

Event code: M180524WL

Zhaoqing – literally “source of fortuitousness” – has a history of more than 2000 years and is the birthplace of Lingnan culture and Guangfu culture.

Located in the central-west part of Guangdong province, Zhaoqing is one of the 11 cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and acts as a gateway connecting China’s south-west region, a role in keeping with the national strategy of boosting “east-west connectivity.” In recent years, Zhaoqing has been undergoing a programme of industrial upgrading, including creating a scientific development area for the Pearl River Delta area and a new industrial base in Guangdong. It has also established Zhaoqing New District, an integrated green zone in the city. At the same time, Zhaoqing is also vigorously promoting its cultural heritage, to ensure it becomes a livable location and an international tourist resort as it transforms into a smart and innovative city.

The Qiaomengyuan Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Zone, in Zengcheng, Guangdong Province, was established by the State Overseas Chinese Affairs Office to provide a variety of industrial zones and entrepreneurship clusters to enable overseas Chinese to start businesses.

To better understand the latest developments in Zhaoqing and in the Zengcheng Qiamomengyuen Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Zone, the China Committee is organizing a delegation to visit the two places from 24 to 25 May. Apart from calling on local officials to discuss the development of the GBA, the delegation will also visit some key enterprises in Zhaoqing.

Tentative Itinerary 24 May (Thursday) *Tentative schedule is subject to change  Take a cross-border coach at Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong to Zengcheng (7:00)  Visit to Qianmengyuan  Take coach to Zhaoqing  Call on Zhaoqing New District  Dinner with Top Official of Zhaoqing 25 May (Friday)  Visit Chengfu Rehabilitation Area  Visit to Seven Star Crags  Visit to Zhaoqing Hi-Tech Industry Development Zone and key companies  Return to Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong by cross-border coach (15:30)

**Registration Details: The mission is exclusively for HKGCC members. Each corporate member can send up to 2 delegates to join this mission. The participation fee for the mission is HKD950, inclusive of local transport, all meals and other related administrative expenses, but excludes hotel and interpretation costs. Mandarin / Cantonese will be used

Event code: M180524WL

during the mission. English interpretation would be arranged upon request when registering. The deadline for registration is 10 May 2018. For enquiries, please contact Ms Janice Lam (Tel: 2823 1263; Email: [email protected]).

HKGCC Delegation to Zhaoqing and Zengcheng (Guangzhou) Registration Form Thursday- Friday, 24-25 May 2018

To: Ms Janice Lam Tel: 2823 1263 Fax: 2821 9563 Email: [email protected] HKGCC, 22/F United Centre, 95 Queensway Personal Details Please complete in BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE. Deadline for booking: 10 May 2018

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【Registration Fee】 Membership code: 1. Participation Fee (inclusive of local transport, all meals and administrative expenses) Each Person HKD 950

2. Accommodation (single room including breakfast): □ 24 May night at The Star Hotel (smoking / non-smoking room) HKD 710

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