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Together We Set Sail Belt and Road Summit
Mr Edward Yau Tang-wah, GBS, JP Secretary for Commerce and Economic
Development of the HKSARG
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau 11 September 2017
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Improving livelihoods for all
The Belt & Road region accounts for
>30% of global GDP
33% of the world’s merchandising trade
62% of the world population
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What has it got to do with me?
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Find trusted partners who can help
Financing Risk assessment Design and protect Legal
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
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Not exclusive to big players
It’s brainpower, an open mind and experience with a global perspective that matters.
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Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
Why Hong Kong?
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Rule of law International One Country Two Systems
Easy to startup
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G2G coordination in support of business and free trade
Bilateral B&R agreement with the Central Government
Direct dialogue with NDRC, MoC, MFA Trade and Investment Agreements with
partners (FTA, IPPA, and CDTA)
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
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Together We Connect
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
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