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Hong Kong
Association of Massachusetts
1011 Main Street
Hingham MA 02043-3911
Tel: 781-740-9890
Email: info@hka-ma.org
http://www.hka-ma.org
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The
Hong Kong Association of Massachusetts (HKAMA) was incorporated
earlier this year with the intent of being a not-for-profit
corporation, which designation is being applied for at the current
time. HKAMA is sponsored by the Hong
Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong
Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO, the official representative
office of the SAR). Initial funding has been obtained from the
HKTDC and the association's lead corporate sponsor, State Street
Corporation, a Boston-based global financial services company.
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The
objectives of the organization are to promote trade, business,
investment, and cultural activities between Hong Kong and Massachusetts.
Recognizing Boston's unique leadership position in investment
management, private and venture capital, high technology, bio-science,
health care, research and development, and higher education,
opportunities abound for cross-border commercial cooperation
and investments with Hong Kong, as the SAR celebrates its 10th
year return to China and continues it's evolution as a world-class
financial and commercial center that is increasingly important
to China's economic and social development.
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On
the cultural front, it is important to celebrate and further
understanding of the cultures of the two regions -- with Boston's
rich history within the American context and Hong Kong's unique
culture reflecting the achievements of the Hong Kong people
through decades of amalgamation of the best of the East and
the West, all the while adapting to rapid economic growth and
socio-political changes. The HKETO has been active for many
years in promoting Hong Kong's arts and culture in Massachusetts,
such as the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on the Charles,
as well as events that celebrate Hong Kong's achievements in
film and the visual arts, among others. Many Massachusetts-based
institutions, such as universities and performance groups, have
regularly brought their art forms to Hong Kong. The HKAMA would
like to play an active and constructive role in encouraging,
and, if resources permit, sponsor these cross-border cultural
exchanges. One of the objectives is also to enable the younger
generation of Massachusetts citizens with Hong Kong roots to
learn and experience the cultural heritage of Hong Kong.
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The
HKAMA is planning to host its inaugural event in Boston in the
form of a symposium tentatively in October. The symposium will
focus on educating the Massachusetts business community on the
changing role of Hong Kong as a world city, with a strong finance
and service infrastructure, and its role as a regional hub as
part of China's emergence as an global economic power with strong
geo-political influence. Sharpening the image of Hong Kong as
a part of the China story and clarifying related commercial
and political ambiguity with China will go a long way to foster
business activities and cultural understanding between the two
regions.
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is also a Member Organization of the National
US Hong Kong Business Association.
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Board
of Directors
The HKAMA's
board of directors is comprised of the following individuals (and
their respective business affiliation):
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Events Highlights
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Power
Lunch with Christopher Jackson
Assistant Executive Director
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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| Date: |
Thursday,
September 27, 2007 |
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12:30
pm - 2:00 pm |
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Harvard
Club, Boston |
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Mr.
Christopher Jackson is responsible for HKTDC's International
Promotions Department and directing the planning, finance, human
resources and administration functions of the Council. Prior
to joining HKTDC, he served in the Hong Kong Government from
1976 to 2005 in different capacities including Deputy Private
Secretary to then Governor, Sir David Wilson, and Deputy Director
of the Hong Kong Trade Department. He became Deputy Secretary
of the Hong Kong Government's Civil Service Branch and then
posted to Washington DC, as Director General of the Hong Kong
Economic & Trade Office. He served in Washington from 1996
to 2000, before being named the Hong Kong SAR Government's Special
Representative to the European Union, based in Brussels. There,
he also covered Hong Kong's trade and economic relations with
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Dinner featuring The Honorable John Tsang, JP,
Financial Secretary, HKSAR
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| Date: |
Monday, October 22, 2007 |
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7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Salon Margaux
Langham Hotel Boston
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110 |
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Mr. Tsang spoke on Hong Kong's developments on various fronts since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 1997. He also elucidated on the important role played by Hong Kong as the premier gateway to China Mainland, as well as the challenges and opportunities therein for Hong Kong against rapid development of China Mainland. |
| Mr Tsang was appointed Financial Secretary in July 2007. He assists the Chief Executive in overseeing policy formulation and implementation in financial, monetary, economic, trade and employment matters. He exercises control over the Exchange Fund. He is also in charge of the Government Budget. Mr Tsang was appointed Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology in August 2003, and with the successful conclusion of the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong that he chaired in December 2005, he was appointed Director of the Chief Executive's Office in January 2006.
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| (Click here to view press clipping, PDF format, 279KB.) | |
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A
symposium - HKAM's inaugural event in Boston
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| Date: |
March/April
2008 |
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TBC |
| Place:
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TBC |
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The
Association is also planning to host its inaugural event in
Boston in the form of a symposium tentatively in March/April,
2008. The symposium will focus on educating the Massachusetts
business community on the changing role of Hong Kong as a world
city, with a strong finance and service infrastructure, and
its role as a regional hub as part of China's emergence as an
global economic power with strong geo-political influence. Sharpening
the image of Hong Kong as a part of the China story and clarifying
related commercial and political ambiguity vis-a-vis China will
go a long way to foster business activities and cultural understanding
between the two regions.
Click here to sign up for any one of the above events. |
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Membership
The membership
of the HKAMA will be expanded to include corporations, other not-for-profit
entities, service organizations (law and accounting firms, for example)
and individuals who share the vision and objectives of the HKAMA.
The Board is in the process of defining membership structure as
well as fund-raising strategies and activities.
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Hong
Kong Association of Massachusetts
1011 Main Street
Hingham MA 02043-3911
Tel: 781-740-9890
Email: info@hka-ma.org
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