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Exhibition hall boosts economic and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Inner Mongolia (with photo)

     ​Inner Mongolia Shi Qi Group today (April 24) officially opened its Hong Kong exhibition hall by staging its debut seminar to strengthen the economic ties between the two places, as well as promote Inner Mongolia’s agricultural and livestock products and culture to the world via Hong Kong’s international platform.
     
     Located at a grade-A commercial office tower next to the harbourfront promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui, the new venue is named Hong Kong Kublai’s Exhibition Hall and has a floor area measuring 1 322 square metres. Its facilities include an exhibition hall that can be used to promote the autonomous region’s agricultural and livestock products, plus a meeting zone, conference rooms, a joint office area and a smart video system with which exhibitors can meet their business partners, organise promotional events and foster brand co-operation.
     
     The seminar was hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Committee and organised by the Group’s Inner Mongolia Grasslands Cultural Protection and Development Foundation. It also had the support of the People’s Government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
     
     The spokesperson for the Group said, “Hong Kong is not only the third largest financial centre in the world, but also a significant centre for international economic, trade, shipping and innovation and technology activities. The city is one of the freest and most competitive economies in the world. We can leverage all these advantages to take Inner Mongolian brands to the international markets.”
     
     The spokesperson added, “The grassland culture in Inner Mongolia is unique. Apart from promoting the agricultural and livestock products, the exhibition hall can help us showcase our traditional tourism, culture and emerging green tourism. We also plan to open a fine-dining restaurant in Hong Kong to offer popular Mongolian food. By and large, we aim to promote Inner Mongolian culture, tourism, food and art, as well as its brands, to Hong Kong and other countries around the globe.”
     
     Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Dr Jimmy Chiang said, “Hong Kong as a global business centre serves as the international gateway for Mainland companies. The new exhibition hall offers a perfect point for business people from around the world to learn more about Inner Mongolia’s brands and for Inner Mongolia companies to connect with the world.”
     
About Inner Mongolia Shi Qi Group
     
     Founded in May 1997 and formerly a wholly state-owned enterprise, the Group was restructured as a joint stock company in 2000. It has since diversified into businesses including textiles, fashion, hotels, wine and cultural industries. For more information, please visit www.shiqi.group.
     
About Invest Hong Kong
     
     Invest Hong Kong is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and supporting overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services for overseas and Mainland companies. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.
     
     For an event photo, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72157677772870457.

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Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

     Special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley today (April 24). The arrangements will come into effect one and a half hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.
     
A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

1. Road closure
     
     Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside HKJC will be re-routed one way northbound;
– Vehicles from eastbound Queen’s Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along Queen’s Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road except for vehicles heading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen’s Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen’s Road East; and
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

1. Road closure

     The following roads will be closed from 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

– The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of HKJC;
– Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
– Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen’s Road East.
     
     In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

     The following traffic arrangements will be implemented from 35 minutes before the start of the last race:
     
– Eastbound Queen’s Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
– Vehicles from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
– Vehicles from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic on southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Learner drivers prohibition
     
     Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

– Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
– Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
– Canal Road East; and
– The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

     Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm during day racing, from 4.30pm to 11.59pm during evening racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm during night racing.

     Any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts of the above affected areas will be towed away without prior notice.

     Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of Police on site. read more

LegCo joint-Panel begins duty visit in Hangzhou (with photos)

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Economic Development, Panel on Commerce and Industry, Panel on Financial Affairs, and Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting continued the joint-Panel duty visit in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) Region today (April 23). 

     In the morning, the delegation attended a seminar, themed “The latest development of regional integration of the Yangtze River Delta”, in Shanghai. The Director of the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Mr Ma Chunlei, briefed Members on the latest progress of the integrated development of the YRD Region.  Regarding the relationship between Hong Kong and the YRD Region, Mr Ma emphasized that while both places utilize their edges and complement each other, they can strengthen collaboration to achieve synergy in development more effectively. 

     The delegation then took the high-speed train to Hangzhou.  Upon arrival in Hangzhou, the delegation visited the Hangzhou Public Service Centre to learn about the Zhejiang Provincial Government’s “At Most One Visit” project participated by more than 20 departments in providing one-stop public services for residents and enterprises.

     In the evening, the delegation met with the Secretary of CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, Mr Che Jun, to gain a better understanding of the recent development in Zhejiang Province and its policy initiatives to promote innovation and technology.

     The delegation then attended a large-scale outdoor performance, “Impression West Lake – Enduring Memories of Hangzhou”, and followed by visiting a teahouse, “Hu Pan Ju”.  Members took the opportunity to learn about the features of cultural tourism in Hangzhou.

     The delegation will visit the Headquarters of Alibaba Group, Hangzhou National High-Tech Industries Development Zone, Hangzhou LHD New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. and WeDoctor Group tomorrow (April 24).  The delegation will also meet with groups of Hong Kong people living in Zhejiang and then return to Hong Kong at night.

     Led by the LegCo President, Mr Andrew Leung, a total of 22 Members participated in the joint-Panel duty visit.  Deputy delegation leaders are the Chairman of Panel on Commerce and Industry, Mr Yiu Si-wing; the Chairman of Panel on Financial Affairs, Mr Christopher Cheung; the Chairman of Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting, Dr Elizabeth Quat; and the Chairman of Panel on Economic Development, Mr Chung Kwok-pan.  The delegation visits Shanghai and Hangzhou from April 21 to 24.  The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip; the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Nicholas W Yang; the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau; and the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan, also participated in the duty visit.

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