We are delighted to inform members that the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong have jointly invited Ms Helena König, Head of Unit, Trade Directorate – General, European Commission, to address the local business community on 17 March 2010.  At the Luncheon, Ms König will share her views on how EU trade policy is performing in response to the financial crisis and its implications.  She will conclude her speech by giving an outlook on what EU trade policy after the Lisbon Treaty will look like.  

As the Unit Head of the Trade Directorate – General of the European Commission, Ms König is responsible for bilateral relations with the Far East including China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Mongolia. She has dealt extensively with the conception and implementation of the strategy in relation to trade dossiers for China and Japan, covering all aspects of EU trade policy.  Ms König is also in charge of setting up and coordinating the High Level Economic and Trade dialogue and EU China PCA negotiations. 

Seats are limited, register today to attend this special luncheon. Submit your registration form by 8 March 2010 to secure seats.  You may also register online at www.chamber.org.hk. For details, please contact Ms Rachel Lau at +852 2823 1277.

Date:   Wednesday 17 March 2010
Time:   12:30 - 14:00
Venue:  The Chamber Theater, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
   22/F, United Centre
95 Queensway Hong Kong
Price (incl. Lunch): HKD 100 member, HKD 200 non-members

Welcome!

To register, please contact the chamber by email, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or telephone, 2525 0349, no later than Monday 8 March. Reservations are required and payments must be made in advance.

Payment instructions 
 
Please make your cheque payable to: Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
 
Mail your cheque to: Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
 Room 3605, China Resources Building
 26 Harbour Road, Whanchai, Hong Kong
 
Deposit to SwedCham account: HSBC a/n: 062-169263-001
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Overseas payment: SWIFT: HSBCHKHHHKH
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