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02.02.2010The Better Hong Kong Foundation Spring Luncheon & Media Gathering
 
At the luncheon: (L to R) Tan Sri Dato' David Chiu, Dr. Henry Cheng and Mr. W F Leung
At the luncheon: (L to R) Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. David Fong and Ms. Li Xuhua
At the luncheon: (L to R) Mr. Tony Choi, Mr. Eric Leung, Ms. Karen Tang and Dato' Dr. S J Wong
At the luncheon: (L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Thomas Woo and Mr. Joseph Yu
At the luncheong: (L to R) Mr. W F Leung, Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. Tony Choi
Members of the Better Hong Kong Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (front row, L to R) Mr. Eric Leung, Ms. Judy Yu, Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Tan Sri Dato' David Chiu, Dr. Henry Cheng, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. David Fong, Mr. Thomas Woo and Ms. Karen Tang; (back row, L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. W F Leung, Mr. Albert Ip, Mr. Tony Choi, Ms. Winnie Ng, Ms. Li Xuhua and Dato' Dr. S J Wong
Mr. Ronnie Chan sharing his veiws with the media
At the media gathering: (L to R) Mr. Albert Ip, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Judy Yu and Ms. Karen Tang
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1-2.12.2009InnoAsia 09 Conference “Sustainable City, Transportation and Energy”
 
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang meeting with Prof. Timothy Tong (middle), President of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University at the conference
「基金」行政總裁鄧淑德女士從香港科技園公司行政總裁陳蔭楠先生(右)及香港理工大學協理副校長衛炳江教授手中接過大會致送的紀念品
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17.11.2009The Heart of Gold Awards 2009
 
Ms. Karen Tang (left), Executive Director of the Foundation and Mr. Terence Tung (right), Chief Executive Officer of One Media Group presenting the award to Mr. Andrew Wong on behalf of Mr. Peter Lee, Founder of the Peter KK Lee Care for Life Foundation
Mr. Charles Brown, Co-Chair & Foundation Secretary of the Peace and Development Foundation presenting the award to Ms. Meg Lam
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo (middle), Dr. Roy Chung (3rd right) and Mr. Albert Ip (1st right); Prof. Paul Yip (2nd left) of University of Hong Kong, Mr. Andrew Wong (3rd left) and Mr. K C Lung (2nd left), Chief Editor of Mingpao Weekly
The Foundation's Council Members (L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Albert Ip, Mr. Joseph Yu and Ms. Winnie Ng (2nd left), and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and Mr. K C Lung (1st right)
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2.11.2009Joint Business Community Luncheon: The Honourable Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the HKSAR
 
(Front row, L to R) Mr. Joseph Yu, Prof. Richard Wong, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Mr. Bunny Chan (Back row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Kim Mak, Dato’ Dr. S J Wong, Mr. Albert Ip, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Tony Choi, Mr. Thomas Woo and Ms. Li Xuhua
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29.10.2009CAPITAL Outstanding Green Excellence Awards 2009
 
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang presenting the award
Group photo of guests and award recipients
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29.10.2009Prime Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility 2009
 
The Foundation's Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (L) presenting the award
The Foundation's Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (1st right, back row) attending the event on behalf of the Foundation
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25.09.2009Prize Presentation Ceremony of the 3rd Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest
 
The Foundation's Trustee Mr. Victor Cha (right) and the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Chairman Mr. John Chan
The Foundation's Trustee Mr. Victor Cha (left) and the Secretary for Education Mr. Michael Suen
Winning teams of the Contest
(L to R)Representatives of the three organisers: Mr. Victor Cha, Commissioner Lu Xinhua and Mr. Michael Suen
Representatives of the organisers, sponsors and supporting organisations attending the prize presentation ceremony
Commissioner Lu Xinhua giving a welcome remark
Mr. Michael Suen giving a welcome remark
The Foundation's Trustee Mr. Victor Cha giving a welcome remark
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (middle) presenting prizes to the shortlisted teams
The Foundation's Trustee Mr. Victor Cha presenting the award to one of the winning teams
The Foundation's Trustee Mr. Victor Cha having a group photo with the winning team
Student sharing with guests their experiences gained during the contest and the study tour to Beijing and Tianjin
Group photo of guests and winning teams
Mr. Victor Cha (middle) also attending the celebration dinner
(L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Kenneth Chen (Under Secretary for Education), Commissioner Lu Xinhua and Mr. Victor Cha
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Tony Choi (2nd right) toasting the working team
At the celebration dinner: (L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Kenneth Chen (Under Secretary for Education), Mr. Joseph Yu, Commissioner Lu Xinhua, Mr. Victor Cha and Ms. Winnie Ng
(L to R) Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Winnie Ng, Ms. Karen Tang and Deputy Commissioner Yang Zigang
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21.08.2009Forum on “Hong Kong and Shanghai: Collaborative Development of International Trade Center and the Internationalization of Renminbi”
 
(L to R)Mr. Sha Hailin, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Wu Youying, Mr. Feng Guoqin, Mr. Li Liangyuan, Mr. Wang Ronghua, Mr. Chen Haigang and Ms. Gao Meiqin
(L to R) Mr. Tse Kwok-leung, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. K C Kwok and Dr. Wang Chunxin
(L to R) Mr. K C Kwok, Mr. Ronnie Chan and Mr. Andrew Yao
(L to R) Mr. Sha Hailin, Ms. Margaret Ko and Mr. Ronnie Chan
Ms. Margaret Ko delivers her keynote speech
Keynote Speech Session: (L to R) Moderator Prof. Zuo Xuejin and the three speakers Mr. Sha Hailin, Ms. Margaret Ko and Mr. Andrew Yao
Ms. Karen Tang chaired the closing ceremony while Prof. Zuo Xuejin concluded the conference
(L to R)Prof. Zuo Xuejin, Mr. Wang Ronghua and Mr. He Liangliang attend the dinner hosted by the Foundation
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28.07 – 12.08.2009The 2009 Hong Kong Journalism Fellowships
 
Visit the Great Wall
Forbidden City
The journalists enjoyed very much the visit to the Forbidden City
Visit to Xinhuanet
Mr. Li Baodong, Director of Foreign Affairs Department of the Xinhuanet (middle) introduced the special features of the website to the journalists
Visit to office of Xinhuanet
Group photo at the Xinhuanet
Visit to Xinhua News Agency
Office of Xinhua News Agency
Meeting with Mr. Zhou Xisheng, Vice President of Xinhua News Agency
Ms. Karen Tang (Executive Director of the Foundation) and Mr. Zhou Xisheng (Vice President of Xinhua News Agency)
Group photo with Mr. Zhou Xisheng (5th right)
Mr. Ma Zhaoxu, Director-General of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (standing) hosted a luncheon for the delegation
(L to R) Ms. Karen Tang (Executive Director of the Foundation), Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (Director-General of the Information Department, MFA) and Mr. Rami Grunbaum (Deputy Business Editor of the Sea Times)
Mr. Zhang Yong, Deputy Director of the Information Department (right) also attended the luncheon
As a token of appreciation, the delegation presented an Environmental-friendly teddy bag which is specially made for this trip to Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (middle)
Meeting with Mr. Jia Feng, Deputy Director General of Department of Communication and Education, Ministry of Environmental Protection (middle)
Meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Environmental Protection
(L to R) Mr. David Klepper (Kanas Statehouse Reporter of the Kansas City Star), Mr. Jia Feng (Deputy Director General of Department of Communication and Education, Ministry of Environmental Protection) and Ms. Karen Tang (Executive Director of the Foundation)
Group photo after the meeting with the Ministry of Environmental Protection
Visit to Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce
Exchanging views with the experts from the academy
Prof. Chen Wenjing, Vice President and Senior Economist of the Acadmey (2nd right)shared his views on the economic development in China
Group photo with representatives of the academy
Visit to Guanghua School of Management, Peking University
Meeting with Prof. Zhang Weiying, Dean of Guanghua School of Management (2nd left)
Tour around the school campus
Sharing views with the school's representative
Visit the Beijing Office of the HKSAR Government
Meeting with Mr. Thomas Tso (Director of Beijing Office of the HKSAR Government) (3rd left), Mr. Allen Fan (Chairman of Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China (HKCCC)) (2nd lef), Mr. Joseph Lee (Executive Committee of HKCCC)(3rd right), Mr. Jason Li (Coporate Communication & Marketing Officer of the HKTDC)(2nd right) and Ms. Agnes Lee (Executive Director of HKCCC) (1st right)
Visit the exhibition area at the Beijing Office of the HKSAR Government
Group photo at the Beijing Office of the HKSAR Government
Mr. Thomas Tso (Director of Beijing Office of the HKSAR Government)(3rd right) hosted a luncheon for the delegation
Visit to the State Council Information Office
Mr. Cai Mingzhao, Deputy Director of the State Council Information Office received the delegation; on his right is Ms. Stacy Perman, Staff Writer of BusinessWeek
At the State Council Information Office
Group photo with Mr. Cai Mingzhao (4th left)
Visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Meeting with Mr. Zheng Zeguang, Director of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (right); on his right is Mr. Chuck Bennett, Report of New York Post and Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Foundation
Meeting with Mr. Zheng Zeguang
(L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Zheng Zeguang and Mr. Chuck Bennett
Group photo with Mr. Zheng Zeguang (5th right) after the meeting
Arrived in Huhhot
Briefing on the journey in Inner Mongolia
Dining place at the Old Cow Crescent
Enjoyed the simple but delicious local dishes
Guest room at Old Crow Crescent
Guest room at Old Cow Crescent
Guest room at Old Crow Crescent
Village at Old Cow Crescent
Village at Old Cow Crescent
Old Cow Crescent
Heading to the pier at the Old Cow Crescent
Local people at Old Cow Crescent raise a pig outside their house
Old castle at Old Cow Crescent
Old ladies at Cow Old Crescent
Closer look of the old castle
黃河
Houses that people used to live in ancient time
Local lady and her dog
Old Cow Crescent
Meeting point of the Great Wall and the Yellow River
Taking a boat ride on the Yellow River
On the way to the wind power plant
On the way to the wind power plant
Arrived at the wind power plant
Model of the wind power plant
Journalists are keen on asking questions
The chart showing the volumn of electricity generated each month
Countless wind turbines built on the grassland
Wind turbines
Wind turbine
Outdoor interview at the wind power plant
Joint meeting with Inner Mongolia officals - (R to L) Mr. Ao Riqileng (Deputy Director General, Ethnic Affairs Commission), Mr. Bao Manda (Vice Director, Development and Reform Commission)and Mr. Wu Dalai (Deputy Director, Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Inner Monogolia Autonomous Region)
Meeting with officials from Foreign Affairs Office, Development and Reform Commission, Ethnic Affairs Commission, Culture Department, Department of Commerce, Environmental Protection Department and Tourisum Buearu
The journalists are interested in the environmental protection issue
Mr. Yang Yang, Director of Protocol Division, Foreign Affairs Office(standing right) hosted a luncheon for the delegation
Luncheon hosting by Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Visit the Yili Group
Visit the Yili Group
Inside the plant of Yili
Production lines of Yili
Visit the Yili's plant
The Yili's plant
Storage of products
Visit another plant of Yili
The monitoring system in Yili
Laboratory of Yili
Production of milk powder
Interview eith Mr. Hu Liping (middle), Executive Director of Yili
Group photo with Mr. Hu Liping (5th right)
Interview by a local TV station
Interview by a local TV station
Meeting with Ms. Liu Juru, Vice Mayor of the People's Municipal Government of Huhhot
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (L) and Vice Mayor Ms. Liu Juru
Vice Mayor Ms. Liu Juru giving a mongolian style souvenir to the journalist
Ms. Karen Tang (right) thanking Ms.Liu Juru for her hospitality
Group phot with Ms. Liu Juru and her team
Dinner hosting by Vice Mayor Ms. Liu Juru
Painting of Genghis Khan and his family
Ms. Liu Juru (standing) welcomes the visit of the delegation
Mongolian singers
Toasting in a Mongolian style
City views of Hailera
City views of Hailera
Hailera
Glassland of Hailera
Village in Hailera
Visit to the National Forest Park
Visit to the National Forest Park
Coal field at Hailaer
Coal field at Hailaer
Grassland of Hailaer
Grassland of Hailaer
Grassland of Hailaer
An outdoor performance on the life of Genghis Khan
An outdoor performance on the life of Genghis Khan
An outdoor performance on the life of Genghis Khan
Heading to Hong Kong
Breakfast meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce
Photo with Dr. Richard Vuylsteke (middle), President of the American Chamber of Commerce
Meeting with Ms. Julia Leung, Undersecretary for Financial Services & the Treasury
Meeting with Ms. Julia Leung, Undersecretary for Financial Services & the Treasury
Group photo with Ms. Julia Leung (4th left) after the meeting
Lunch hosted by Mr. Barry Cheung (2nd left), Chairman of Urban Renewal Authority
Tour around the redeveloped Pawn
Tour around the redeveloped Pawn
Another redeveloped property
Mr. Barry Cheung introducting the works of the Urban Renewal Authority to the journalists
Meeting with the representatives from the Department of Justice
Visit to the Department of Justice
Group photo after the meeting
Meeting with Mr. C H Tung, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first former Chief Executive of HKSAR
Meeting with Mr. C H Tung (right)
The meeting was held at the Office of Former Chief Executives
Photo with Mr. C H Tung (4th right) after the meeting
Breakfast meeting with Mr. Archie Tsim, Chief Financial Officer of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
Mr. Archie Tsim (2nd right) hosting the breakfast meeting
Group photo with Mr. Archie Tsim (middle)
Visit to the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong SAR
Meeting with Mr. Lu Xinhua, Commissioner of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong
Exchanging veiws with Commissioner Lu Xinhua
Group photo with Commissioner Lu Xinhua (middle)
Lunch hosted by Mr. C Y Leung , Convenor of the Executive Council (Exco) of the HKSAR with Exco members – Mrs. Laura Cha, Mr. Ronald Arculli, Mr. Marvin Cheung, Ms. Marjorie Yang, Mr. V Nee Yeh
Mr. C Y Leung hosting the luncheon
Lunch hosted by Mr. C Y Leung , Convenor of the Executive Council (Exco) of the HKSAR with Exco members – Mrs. Laura Cha, Mr. Ronald Arculli, Mr. Marvin Cheung, Ms. Marjorie Yang, Mr. V Nee Yeh
Meeting with Mr. Henry Tang, Chief Secretary for Administration
Enjoyable conversations with Mr. Henry Tang (middle)
Group photo with Mr. Henry Tang after the meeting
Boat trip to Lamma Island
「基金」執行委員會主席陳啟宗先生(站)設宴歡迎記者的到訪
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Albert Ip (left) exchanging views with the Fellow
Mr. Ronnie Chan (1st right) sharing his views with guests
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and guests all enjoyed the dinner very much
Enjoying deserts on the way back to Hong Kong Island
The Foundation specially arranged environmental-friendly teddy bags as souvenirs for this trip
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16 - 17.07.2009The Better Hong Kong Foundation’s Delegation to Guangzhou
 
Representatives of the Guangzhou Municipal Board for International Investment introducing the overall development of Guangzhou to the Foundation's delegation
(L to R) The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Council Member Dr. Roy Chung and the Guangzhou Municipal Board for International Investment's Deputy Director Ms. Linda Sun and Director General Mr. Cao Zhicong
Group photo at the Guangzhou Government Affairs Center
New Guangzhou TV tower
West Tower
Briefing on the development plan of the underground commercial zone of the Zhujian New Town Central District
Underground commercial zone of Zhujian New Town Central District - under construction
(L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. David Whitwam
Visit to the show room of TaiKoo Hui, project of Swire Properties in Guangzhou
Mr. Alan Walker, Director - Portfolio Management of Taikoo Hui welcome the coming of the Foundation's delegation
A presentation on the Taikoo Hui project
Model of Taikoo Hui
(Back Row, L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Alan Walker, Mr. David Whitwam, Mr. Tony Choi, Mr. Clarenace Ling and Mr. Kenneth Leung (Front Row, L to R) Mrs. Woo, Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Judy Yu, Ms. Vicky Wong and Mr. K C Lung
Visit to Guangzhou Tianhe Software Park
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Tony Choi (right) presented the souvenir to Mr. Shan Zhiyong, Directo of Department of Economic Development
Visit to Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co Ltd
(L to R) Team of the Foundation: Ms. Judy Yu, Ms. Karen Tang, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo and Mr. Tony Choi
Visit to Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Institute
Group photo with the Institute's Deputy Manager of Communications & External Relations Ms. Carrie Xin after her introduction
Visit to Nansha district
Luncheon hosted by the People's Government of Nansha District: Mr. Xiong Wenhui, Vice Magistrate (standing) giving a short briefing on Nansha district
On behalf of the delegation, Ms. Judy Yu presenting a souvenir to Mr. Xiong Wenhui
Visit to Panyu Energy Conservation Science & Technology Park
Panyu Energy Conversation Science & Technology Park
Meeting with representatives of the Panyu Energy Conservation Science & Technology Park
Visit to the new Guangzhou railway terminus at Shibi
Visit to the Startoon City in Panyu
Startoon City in Panyu
Briefing by representative of Startoon City
Demonstration of the products of the Startoon City
Playing drums
motorbike racing game
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19.05.2009“China's Economic Stimulus Package” – A Luncheon Talk by Mr. Xu Lin, Director General, Department of Fiscal and Financial Affairs, National Development and Reform Commission
 
The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan giving his warmest welcome to Mr. Xu Lin
The Foundation's Council Members Ms. Judy Yu (1st left) and Mr. David Fong (1st right), Mr. Kenichi Sakamoto, Consul of Consulate-General of Japan (2nd left) and Ms. Patricia Chung, Economic Adviser of the European Union
The Foundation's Council Members Mr. David Fong (L) and Mr. Tony Choi (R), and Mr. Edward Leung, Chief Economist of the HKTDC (middle)
Over a hundred of guests attending the luncheon
Mr. Ronnie Chan thanking Mr. Xu Lin for his insightful speech
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9.05.2009Semi-final of the 3rd Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest
 
The Semi-final of the 3rd Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest is held at the HKBU Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
The scenario improvisation section is a challenge to the contestant
Group photo of the judges and contestants from PLK Tang Yuk Tien College,Fanling Lutheran Secondary School, Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College, Liu Po Shan Memorial College and Kwun Tong Maryknoll College
The judges (back row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director), Deputy Commissioner Yang Zigang, Mr Benjamin Yung (EB's Principal Education Officer) and Mr. Song Ronghua (Commissioner's Office's Spokesman) taking photo with contestants and their teacher
Group photo of the judges and contestants from Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School, Shatin Pul Ying College, PLK Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College, St Mark’s School and Hon Wah College
Group photo of the judges and contestants from Ying Wa College, Diocesan Girls’ College, Queen’s College, La Salle College and Sing Yin Secondary School
Group photo of the judges and contestants from CNEC Christian College, Chinese Foundation Secondary School, Christian Alliance College, Carmel Pak U Secondary School and Hong Kong Chinese Women’s Club College
CNEC Christian College got the highest score in the Semi-final
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5.05.2009Press Conference on the Better Hong Kong Foundation Annual Delegation to the United States 2009
 
Around 20 journalists attending the press conference
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang giving a brief introduction on the delegation's program
(L to R) Mr. Antony Leung (Guest speaker of the delegation), Ms. Karen Tang (Executive Director of the Foundation) and Mr. Albert Ip (Council Member of the Foundation)
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23 - 29.04.2009The Better Hong Kong Foundation Annual Delegation to the United States
 
Meeting with Morgan Stanley
(3rd left) Mr. Richard Berner, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley meeting with the delegation
Asia Society Speaking Luncheon:
Mr. Antony Leung delivering his speech entitled
Photo with Mr. Victor Menezes, Trustee Emeritus of Asia Society (middle) after the speaking luncheon
Meeting with National Committee on U.S. China Relations
Group photo with Dr. Stephen A. Orlins, President of the NCUSCR (3rd right) and Ms. Jan Carol Berris, Vice President of the NCUSCR (1st right)
Meeting with Standard & Poor's
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (3rd left) presenting a sovuenir to Mr. Paul Couglin, Executive Managing Director, Corporate & Government Ratings, Standard & Poor's (4th left)
Mr. Antony Leung (2nd left) exchanging views with Mr. Paul Lawrence, CEO, HSBC Bank USA (right)
(L to R) Mr. Albert Ip, the Foundation's Council Member, Mr. Antony Leung, Ms. Karen Tang, the Foundation's Executive Director, Mr. Marlon Young (CEO, HSBC Bank Americas), Mr. Lawrence Dyer (MD, US Interest Rate Strategist), Mr. Jose-Luis Guerreo (Head of Global Markets, Americas), Mr. Robert Jordan (US-Asia Institute's Senior Advisor) and Ms. Jimmie Chow, the Foundation's Communications Manager
Luncheon hosted by Ambassador Zhang Yesui, China's Permanent Representative to the UN (right)
Group photo with Ambassador Zhang Yesui (4th right)
Meeting with Council on Foreign Affairs
Photo with Dr. Elizabeth Ecomony, Director of Asia Studies (center) and Mr. Adam Segal, Fellow for China Studies (3rd left) of the Council on Foreign Relations
Dinner hosted by the Ambassador Peng Keyu, Consul General of the PRC in New York (right)
Meeting with Dr. William Niskanen, Chairman Emeritus of the CATO Institute (3rd right)
Meeting with Mr. David Shear, Director, Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs, U.S. Department of State (left)
(L to R) Mr. Albert Ip (the Foundation's Council Member), Mr. Antony Leung, Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director), Mr. David Shear (Director, Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs, U.S. Department of State) and Mr. Robert Jordan (Senior Advisor, U.S.-Asia Institute)
Luncheon hosted by the Embassy of the PRC: (R to L) Minister & DCM Xie Feng and Mr. Antony Leung
(L to R) Mr. Albert Ip (the Foundation's Council Member), Ms. Fang Hong (First Secretary of the Embassy), Mr. Antony Leung, Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director), Minister & DCM Xie Feng, Ms. Jimmie Chow (the Foundation's Communications Manager) and Counselor Jia Xiudong
Meeting with the Heritage Foundation
The delegation has a fruitful discussion with the Heritage Foundation
The delegation visiting to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington D.C.
Photo with Mr. Donald Tong (Hong Kong Commissioner, USA) (centre)
Meeting with the Brookings Institution
(L to R) Mr. Albert Ip (the Foundation's Council Member), Mr. Antony Leung, Mr. Kenneth Lieberthal (Visiting Fellow, John L Thornton China Center, Brookings Institution), Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director), Dr. Richard Bush (Director, Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies, Brookings Institution), Ms. Winnie Ng (the Foundation's Council Member) and Mr. Robert Jordan (Senior Advisor, U.S.-Asia Institute)
Meeting with the National Security Council
Photo with Mr. Paul Haenle (Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, East Asian Affairs, National Security Council) (3rd right)
Mr. Antony Leung as the Chair of the Panel on the session of
The session “Working Towards Economic Recovery and International Balance” of the Harvard Conference – Power and Restraint: Perspectives on the U.S. and Chinese Relationship
At the Harvard Conference's reception: (L to R) Mr. Albert Ip (the Foundation's Council Member), Mr. Antony Leung, Mr. C H Tung, Ms. Winnie Ng (the Foundation's Council Member), Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong and Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director)
Breakfast meeting with Congressional advisors
Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director) (4th left) thanking Mr. Benjamin Wu (the U.S.-Asia Institute's President) (4th right) for arranging such an enjoyable breakfast meeting for the delegation
Meeting with U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration
Photo with Ms. Michelle O'Neill, Acting Under Secretary for International Trade (4th left)
Mr. Antony Leung (standing) sharing his views on the outlook for the economy of China and Hong Kong to the Fund for American Studies
Photo with members of the Fund for American Studies
Meeting with The Honorable Jim Webb, U.S. Senator, Member Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Photo with Senator Jim Webb (3rd left)
Meeting with The Honorable Rick Larsen, U.S. Congressman, Co-Chair, U.S.-China Working Group
Photo with Congressman Rick Larsen (4th left)
Mr. Antony Leung (left) and Prof. Justin Yifu Lin (Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank) at the welcoming reception and dinner of Hong Kong-United States Business Council
(L to R) Mr. Albert Ip (the Foundation’s Council Member), Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation’s Executive Director), Ms. Marjorie Yang (Hong Kong-United States Business Council’s Hong Kong Section Chairman), Mr. Antony Leung (Guest speaker of the Foundation's delegation) and Prof. Justin Yifu Lin (Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank)
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (right) and Ms. Michelle Kwan (Amercian Public Diplomacy Envoy) at the Committee of 100 Conference
At the Committee of 100 Conference: (L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Ronnie Chan and Ms. Winnie Ng
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20.04.2009“The Future of Sino-Japanese Relations” - An Evening Presentation by Ambassador Cui Tiankai, China’s Ambassador to Japan
 
Ambassador Cui Tiankai shared his views on Sino-Japanese relations
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15.04.2009Release of the 2009 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Hong Kong)
 
(L to R) Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director), Prof. Yue-man Yeung (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Prof. Pengfei Ni (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) and Prof. Jianfa Shen (Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK)
(2nd right) Prof. Ni Pengfei giving a brief introduction of the report to the media
Prof. Yue-man Yeung of the Chinese University of Hong Kong sharing his views with the media
The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang commented that Hong Kong should proactively explore the opportunities arising from the Pearl River Delta Development Plan
The press conference is well attended by the media
(Right) Prof. Jianfa Shen of the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK further elaborating his ideas with the journalist
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27.03.2009Hong Kong Business Community Forum on Pearl River Delta Development Plan
 
Mr. W F Leung (the Foundation's Trustee)giving his warmest welcome to Ms. Jin Ping (Deputy Director General of HongKong and Macao Affairs Office of the People' Government of Guangdong Province)
(R to L) Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director), Mr. W F Leung (the Foundation's Trustee), Ms. Jin Ping (Deputy Director General of HongKong and Macao Affairs Office of the People' Government of Guangdong Province) and Ms. Wang Zhifang (HongKong and Macao Affairs Office of the People' Government of Guangdong Province)
(L to R) Mr. Peter Leung (Former Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs, Guangdong), Ms. Jin Ping (Deputy Director General of HongKong and Macao Affairs Office of the People' Government of Guangdong Province) and Mr. W F Leung (the Foundation's Trustee)
The Foundation's Trustee Mr. W F Leung (3rd right) and Council Members Ms. Winnie Ng (4th left) and Mr. Albert Ip (1st right) attended to show their support
The Foundation's Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (right) and CityU Communications & Public Relations Office's Director Ms. Tan Shih-ying
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Albert Ip (right)
(R to L) Mr. Clement Chan (FHKI's Chairman), Ms. Jin Ping (Deputy Director General of HongKong and Macao Affairs Office of the People' Government of Guangdong Province) and Ms. Tan Shih-ying(CityU Communications & Public Relations Office's Director)
(L to R) Mr. Cai Yunge (Deputy Director, Development and Reform Commission of Guangdong Province), Mr. Clement Chan (FHKI's Chairman), Mr. Peter Leung (former Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs, Guangdong) and Mr. Cliff Sun (FHKI's Deputy Chairman)
Mr. W F Leung (the Foundation's Trustee) (left) and Dr. Frank Song (Director of the Centre for China Financial Research of The University of Hong Kong) (middle)
The Foundation's Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (middle) and guests
Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director) and Mr. Cliff Sun (FHKI's Deputy Chairman)
Ms. Jin Ping (Deputy Director General of HongKong and Macao Affairs Office of the People' Government of Guangdong Province) and Mr. W F Leung (the Foundation's Trustee)
Mr. Chang Ka-mun (Managing Director of the Li & Fung Research Centre/Staff Officer of the Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council) (right) and Mr. Huang Mingzhong (Deputy Director of Foreign Investment and Foreign Affairs Division, Guangdong Development and Reform Commission)
(R to L) Dr. Roy Chung (the Foundation's Council Member), Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director) and Mr. Cliff Sun (FHKI's Deputy Chairman)
Guests at the Forum: Dr. Roy Chung (1st right), Mr. Paul Leung (3rd right), Mr. Peter Leung (4th right), Mr. Cliff Sun (1st left)
(L to R) Ms. Jin Ping, Mr. Paul Leung, Mr. W F Leung and Mr. Tony Choi
Prof. Way Kuo (CityU's President) (left) and Mr. Albert Ip (the Foundation's Council Member)
Dr. Roy Chung (2nd left), Mr. Peter Leung (2nd right) and guests
(L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Prof. Yeung Yue-man, Mr. Peter Leung and guest
(L to R) Mr. Tony Choi, Mr. Clement Chan, Mr. Paul Leung and Ms. Karen Tang
Prof. S K Lau (middle) and Mr. Clement Chan (right)
(L to R) Ms. Tan Shih-ying, Prof. Way Kuo, Ms. Winnie Ng and Ms. Karen Tang
(L to R) Mr. W F Leung, Ms. Jin Ping, Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. Tony Choi
Ms. Karen Tang is the host of the Forum
Mr. W F Leung giving a welcome remark
Full house of guests
Prof. S K Lau delivering a welcome remark
Over 180 professionals from various business fields attending the forum
Mr. Clement Chan delivering a welcome remark
Mr. Paul Leung delivery a welcome remark
Prof. Way Kuo delivering a welcome remark
(L to R) Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation's Executive Director), Mr. Paul Leung (CMA's Chief Executive Officer), Mr. Cai Yunge (Deputy Director, Development and Reform Commission of Guangdong Province), Mr. Clement Chan (FHKI's Chairman), Prof Lau Siu-kai (CPU's Head), Mr. C Y Leung (Executive Council's Convenor), Ms. Jin Ping (Deputy Director General of HongKong and Macao Affairs Office of the People' Government of Guangdong Province), Mr. W F Leung (the Foundation's Trustee) and Prof Way Kuo (CityU's President)
廣東省人民政府港澳事務辦公室副主任金萍女士介紹了《規劃》的背景和粵港合作內容
Mr. Cai Yunge, Deputy Director, Development and Reform Commission of Guangdong Province explained the background and introduced the Outline
Mr. C Y Leung, Convener of the Executive Council giving keynote address at the Forum
Mr. W F Leung presenting the souvenir to Mr. C Y Leung (right)
Mr. W F Leung presenting the souvenir to Ms. Jin Ping
Mr. W F Leung presenting the souvenir to Mr. Cai Yunge (left)
(L to R) Mr. Cai Yunge, Mr. W F Leung, Ms. Jin Ping and Mr. C Y Leung
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Tony Choi (right) attending the forum
Audiences paying full attention to speakers' remarks
Moderator of Financial Session: Dr. Frank Song, Director of the Centre for China Financial Research of The University of Hong Kong
Speaker of Financial Session: Prof. K C Chan, Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury of the HKSAR Government
(L to R) Dr. Frank Song, Mr. George Leung, Mr. Fang Fang and Prof. K C Chan
Mr. Fang Fang, CEO and Managing Director of JP Morgan Chase & Co (China) (left) is one of the discussants in the Financial Session
Mr. George Leung, Advisor, Strategy and Economics, Asia-Pacific, of HSBC (left) is one of the discussants in the Financial Session
Prof. K C Chan answering the question from the floor
Mr. Clement Chan (left) preseting the souvenir to Prof. K C Chan
Mr. Clement Chan (right) presenting the souvenir to Mr. George Leung
Mr. Clement Chan (right) presenting the souvenir to Dr. Frank Song
(L to R) Mr. George Leung, Dr. Frank Song, Mr. Clement Chan and Prof. K C Chan
Moderator of the Logistics Session: Dr. Thomas Chan, Head of the China Business Centre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Speaker of the Logistics Session: Mr. Anthony Wong, Immediate Past President of the Hong Kong Logistics Association
(L to R) Dr. Thomas Chan, Mr. Ambrose Linn, Mr. Anthony Wong and Mr. Chang Ka-mum
Moderator of the Industries/Manufacturing Session: Mr. Cliff Sun, Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Speaker of the Industries/Manufacturing Session: Mr. Peter Leung, former Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs, Guangdong
Discussants of the Industrie/Manufacturing Session (R to L): Mr. W F Leung (Group Managing Director of Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Ltd), Mr. C K Yeung (Vice Chairman of Blue Box Holdings Ltd) and Ms. Iris Lam (Business Promotion Manager of Onlen Fairyland (HK) Co Ltd)
(L to R): Mr. Cliff Sun, Mr. Michael Yu, Ms. Iris Lam, Mr. C K Yeung, Mr. W F Leung and Mr. Peter Leung
Mr. Shiu Sin-por, Member of the CPU giving the concluding remarks
Group photo after the Forum
Mr. Clement Chan (FHKI's Chairman) (right) and Mr. W F Leung (the Foundation's Trustee)
(L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Clement Chan and Mr. W F Leung
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23.03.2009Bestowal of the Distinction of Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Merite on the Foundation's Council Member Ms. Judy Yu
 
(L to R) The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Chia Tai Group's Special Assistant Ms. Li Xuhua, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR Mr. Zhan Yongxin, the Foundation's Council Members Ms. Judy Yu, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Tony Choi and Mr. Albert Ip
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9.03.2009Joint Business Community Luncheon: 2009-2010 Budget
 
(L to R) Ms. Karen Tang (Executive Director of the Foundation), Ms. Michelle Chan (Group Managing Director of Hutchison Harbour Ring Ltd) and Mr. Joseph Yu (Council Member of the Foundation)
(L to R) Dr. Gerald Chow (Council Member of the Foundation), Mr. David Mong (Vice Chairman of Shun Hing Group) and Ms. Karen Tang (Executive Director of the Foundation)
(L to R) Ms. Tan Shih-ying (Director of Communications and Public Relations Office, City University of Hong Kong), Ms. Li Xuhua (Special Assistant of Chia Tai Group) and Prof. Frank Song (Director, Centre for China Financial Research, University of Hong Kong)
(L to R) Mr. Man Cheuk-fei (Chief Editor, Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) Monthly & Assistant Chief Editor, HKEJ), Mr. Thomas Woo and Mr. Albert Ip (Council Members of the Foundation)
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4.03.2009The Better Hong Kong Foundation Hosted a Luncheon for the Fulbright Scholars
 
(L) The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang giving her warm welcome to the Fulbright Scholars; at her left is Dr. Glenn Shive, Director of Hong Kong America Center
(Middle) The Foundation's Council Member Dr. Roy Chung sharing his experience with the scholars
(L) The Foundation's Council Member Dato' S J Wong exchanging his views with the scholars
(Middle) The Foundation's Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng enjoying the discussion with the scholars
(Middle) The Foundation's Council Member Dr. Gerald Chow and the Fulbright Scholars
The scholars are having a great time with the Foundation's Council Member Mr. Thomas Woo (1st left, back row)
(Middle) The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Joseph Yu sharing his experience in the financial field with the scholars
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (L) and the Hong Kong America Center's Director Dr. Glenn Shive (middle) thanking Mr. Charles Ng (R) for his participation in the luncheon
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27.2.2009China Universities Alumni (Hong Kong) Association – Spring Forum on the Prospect of China in 2009
 
(1st left) The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan sharing his insightful views on the prospect of China economy
The forum is well attended by the alumni
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19.2.2009The Better Hong Kong Foundation’s New Year Luncheon
 
(L to R) The Foundation Council Member Mr. Oscar Chow, Ms. Frederique Schillern (Board Member of Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong), the Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. V Santha Ram (Executive Director of the Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong)
(R to L) Mr. Daisuke Matsunaga (Deputy Consul-General of Japan), the Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Council Member Mr. Albert Ip
(L to R) The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Trustee Tan Sri Dato' David Chiu, Mr. Cheong Loon Lai (Consul General of Malaysia) and Ms. Jean Wong (Chief Operating Officer/Senior Vice President of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute)
(L to R) Mr. Serge Fafalen (President of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong), the Foundation's Council Member Mr. Oscar Chow and Mr. Jens-Erik Olsen (Chairman of Danish Chamber of Commerce)
(L to R) The Foundation's Council Member Mr. David Fong and Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Alexander Romanov (Deputy Consul-General of the Russian Federation), the Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and Council Member Mr. Albert Ip, Mr. Zhan Yongxin (Deputy Commissioner of Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR), the Foundation's Council Member Mr. Thomas Woo and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang
The Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng (2nd left) and Council Members (R to L) Mr. Albert Ip, Dr. Gerald Chow, Mr. Tony Choi and Mr. Thomas Woo
The Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng (2nd right) and Council Members (R to L) Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. David Fong, Mr. Albert Ip and Dr. Gerald Chow
(L to R) The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Tony Choi, Mr. Zhan Yongxin (Deputy Commissioner of Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR) and Mr. Andrew Work (Executive Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong)
(R to L) The Foundation's Trustee Tan Sri Dato' David Chiu, Mr. Peter Lo (German Industry and Commerce) and Mr. Joseph R Donovan (Consul General of U.S.)
The Foundation's Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng and Mr. Saeed Al Qahtani (Vice Consul of Saudi Arabia)
The Foundation's Council Members Mr. David Fong (1st left) and Mr. Tony Choi (1st right) welcoming (L to R) Mr. Michel Malherbe (Consul General of Belgium), Ms. Frederique Schillern (Board Member of Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong) and Dr. Jonathan Choi (Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce)
(L to R) Mr. Ryszard J Potocki (Consul General of Poland), Dr. Jonathan Choi (Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce) and Mr. Rafael Aharoni (Chairman of Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong)
(L to R) The Foundation's Trustee Tan Sri Dato' David Chiu, Mr. David Whitwam (Chairman of New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong), the Foundation's Council Members Ms. Winnie Ng and Dr. Roy Chung
(L to R) The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Dr. Jonathan Choi (Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce), the Foundation's Trustee Tan Sri Dato' David Chiu and Mr. David Whitwam (Chairman of New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong)
The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (L) and Mr. Peter Lo (Treasurer of German Industry and Commerce)
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang introducing the Foundation members to guests
The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (standing) giving his warmest welcome to guests
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Oscar Chow (standing) is pleased to meeting with our foreign guests
The Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng (middle) is having an enjoyable conversation with (L) Mr. Joseph R Donovan (Consul General of U.S.) and (R) Ms. Doreen Steidle (Consul General of Canada)
Happy Chinese New Year! - (L to R) Mr. Zhan Yongxin (Deputy Commissioner of Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR), Mr. Ronnie Chan (The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman), Mr. Saeed Al Qahtani (Vice Consul of Saudi Arabia) and Dr. Jonathan Choi (Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce)
(L to R) Ms. Jean Wong (Chief Operating Officer/Senior Vice President of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute), Ms. Deborah Biber (Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong), Dr. Roy Chung (The Foundation's Council Member) and Mr. David Whitwam (Chairman of New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong)
(L to R) Mr. Howard Kang (Chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong), Mr. Thomas Woo (The Foundation’s Council Member) and Ms. Ren Hongyan (Second Secretary of Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR)
(L to R) Mr. Rafael Aharoni (Chairman of Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong), Ms. Karen Tang (The Foundation's Executive Director) and Mr. Xavier Jacquemain (President of French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong)
(L to R) Mr. Tony Choi (The Foundation's Council Member), Mr. Jorgen Mollegaard (Consul-General of Denmark) and Ms. Frederique Schillern (Board Member of Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong)
(L) Dr. Gerald Chow (The Foundation's Council Member) and Mr. Zhan Yongxin (Deputy Commissioner of Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR)
Mr. Ronnie Chan, the Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman sharing with guests his observation and views on the recent developments in the world economy
The Foundation members hosting the luncheon for over 30 guests
The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (standing) welcomes the participation of (R) Mr. David Whitwam (Chairman of New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong), left is the Foundation's Council Member Dr. Roy Chung
The Foundation's Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu (L) and Mr. Tony Choi (R) thanking Mr. Zhan Yongxin (Deputy Commissioner of Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR) (middle) for joining the luncheon
(L to R) The Foundation's Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Tony Choi and Dr. Roy Chung
(L to R) The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Albert Ip and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. David Whitwam (Chairman of New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong), the Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan and Council Members Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. Tony Choi
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14.2.2009Briefing of the 3rd Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest to Schools and Media
 
Representatives of the Organisers at the briefing: (R to L) Executive Director of the Foundation Ms. Karen Tang, Spokesman of the Commissioner's Office Mr. Song Ronghua and Principal Curriculum Development Officer of the Education Bureau Mr. Benjamin Yung
Over 40 secondary schools attending the briefing
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14.2.200943rd Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony
 
Group photo of the judges and the awardees
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22.1.2009The Better Hong Kong Foundation Spring Luncheon & Media Gathering
 
Members of the Better Hong Kong Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (front row, R to L) Ms. Judy Yu, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Henry Cheng and Mr. Victor Cha; (back row, R to L) Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Eric Leung, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Albert Yip, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Tony Choi and Mr. David Fong
(L to R) The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Mr. Victor Cha and Council Member Mr. Eric Leung exchanging views at the luncheon
(L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua (representative of Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon), Council Members Ms. Winnie Ng and Mr. David Fong enjoying the chatting to each other
The spring luncheon for members is hosting by the Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng (middle). Trustee Mr. Victor Cha (left) and Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (right) attending the luncheon
The Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng (right) welcoming Council Member Dr. Roy Chung
The Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng (right) thanking members for their support to the Foundation, sitting left is Trustee Mr. Victor Cha
The Foundation's Council Members Ms. Judy Yu and Mr. Thomas Woo
(L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, the Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Council Member Mr. David Fong
(L to R) The Foundation's Council Member Mr. David Fong, Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan and Council Member Ms. Judy Yu
The Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng (standing) giving his warmest welcome to members
The Foundation members exchanging their views on the future planning of the Foundation: (L to R) Mr. David Fong, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Judy Yu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Albert Ip and Mr. Tony Choi
The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan and Council Member Ms. Judy Yu
Sharing of views: (L to R) The Foundation's Council Members Ms. Judy Yu, Mr. Thomas Woo and Mr. Albert Ip
Toast to a better Hong Kong!
Toast to a better Hong Kong!
The Foundation's Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and Council Member Ms. Judy Yu showing their ID cards to each other in the “Who is senior?” game
(L to R) The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Members Ms. Judy Yu, Ms. Winnie Ng and Mr. Albert Ip giving their heartfelt Chinese New Year’s wishes to Hong Kong people
Around 40 media representatives attending the Foundation's Media Gathering
The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (middle) introducing the Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (2nd left) as well as the five new Council Members Ms. Judy Yu (3rd right), Mr. David Fong (2nd right), Mr. Albert Ip (1st right), Mr. Tony Choi (1st left) and Mr. Eric Leung
The Foundation members wishing people of Hong Kong will have a better tomorrow at the media gathering
The Foundation's Council Members Ms. Judy Yu (2nd right) and Ms. Winnie Ng (1st right) chatting to media
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Tony Chiu (middle) having a joyful conversation with media
The Foundation's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan is busy answering media enquiries
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Albert Ip (Middle) sharing his views with media
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang introducing the Foundation’s activities to media
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. Eric Leung (left) being interviewed by the Metro Radio
The Foundation's Council Member Mr. David Fong (right) and the SCMP Editor Mr. C K Lau (left)
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang thanking media for their support to the Foundation: Sing Tao Daily Chief Executive Mr. Siu Sai-wo (1st left), the SCMP Editor-at-large Mr. Chris Yeung (2nd right) and the SCMP Columnist Mr. Michael Chugani
It is an enjoyable media gathering
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19.12.2008“Economic Transformation and Development of Shanghai and Hong Kong in the Global Financial Crisis” Forum
 
Prof. Wang Ronghua, President of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan delivering his opening remarks
Officiating guests at the opening ceremony
Around 200 experts, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and the Mainland attending the Forum
(L to R) Mr. Ronnie Chan (Executive Committee Chairman of the Foundation), Mr. Feng Guoqiang (Chairman of Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference) and Dr. Zuo Xuejin (Executive Vice-President of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences) at the opening ceremony
(L to R) The Foundation’s Council Member Mr. Albert Ip (Manager Director of Investments of Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd), Mr. Alfred Tsai (Manager Director of Investments of Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, and Mr. Antony Hung (Asia Pacific Global Wealth Management Head of Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd)
Mr. Ronnie Chan and Ms. Ding Zhijian (Committee of Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan Compatriots and Overseas Chinese Affairs of Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference)
Prof. Lau Siu-kai (middle), Head of Central Policy Unit of Hong Kong SAR Government and Mr. Zhang Guangping (right), Deputy Director-General of China Banking Regulatory Commission Shanghai Branch delivering their keynote speeches and answering questions on the floor
Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen (2nd left) (Honorary Senior Research Fellow of University of Hong Kong/Former Government Economist), Dr. Zhou Bajun (3rd left) (Senior Research Fellow of China Everbright Holding Co Ltd) and Prof. Xu Mingqi (4th left) (Deputy Director of Institute of World Economy and research fellow of SASS) delivering their speeches and answering questions on the floor. Dr. Thomas Chan (1st left) (Head of China Business Center of Hong Kong Polytechnic University) as the moderator of the session
The Foundation’s Executive Director, Ms Karen Tang is one of the moderators
(L to R) Dr. Zuo Xuejin, Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen, Mr. Li Liangyuan (Deputy Chairman of SCPPC), the Foundation’s Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (Director of the Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd), Ms. Ding Zhijian and the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang at the closing ceremony
(L to R) Group photo of Prof. Linda Ng (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Ms. Karen Tang, Prof. Tuan Chyan (Chinese University of Hong Kong) and Prof. You Anshan after the dinner
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16.12.2008Launching Ceremony of the 3rd Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest
 
(L to R) Mr. John Chan, Mr. Michael Suen, Commissioner Lu Xinhua, Mr. Ronnie Chan and Deputy Commissioner Yang Zigang
Commissioner Lu Xinhua welcomed guests to attend the launching ceremony
Mr. Michael Suen said the Contest has become one of the highlighted events in promoting national education in schools
Mr. Ronnie Chan said the Foundation will give its continuous support to the Contest
Commissioner Lu Xinhua and the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang are glad to work together again on the 3rd Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest
(L to R) Mr. Benjamin Yung, Ms. Karen Tang, Deputy Commissioner Yang Zigang, Mr. Michael Suen, Commissioner Lu Xinhua, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Deputy Commissioner Zhan Yongxin, Mr. Raymond Wong and Mr. Song Ronghua
Group photo of representatives from organizers, co-organizers and sponsors
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8-9.12.2008“China’s Role in the World Economy & Financial Reforms” – Luncheon Speech by Mr. Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum
 
(R to L) Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ambassador Wu Jianmin, Mr. Claude Smadja and Ms. Karen Tang
Foundation’s Council Member Dr. Gerald Chow (1st left), Mr. Claude Smadja (3rd left), Mr. Zhan Yongxin (3rd right), Mr. Ronnie Chan (2nd right) and Ambassador Wu Jianmin (1st right)
(L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, President of Swiss Chamber of Commerce Mr. Serge Fafalen and President, ASEAN of GE Mr. Stuart Dean
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25.11.2008China Economic and Business Symposium 2008 – The Insights
 
Mr. Ronnie Chan (3rd left) enjoying the conversation with Prof. Ko Jan-ming (2nd left), Vice President of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr. Oscar Chow (1st left) joining the symposium as one of the panelists
Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang receiving the souvenir from Prof. Ko Jan-ming, Vice President of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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12.11.2008The Heart of Gold Awards 2008
 
Mr. C Y Leung (left) presenting the Heart of Gold Awards 2008 to Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild under the category of Artist or Artistic Group
Mr. C Y Leung (left) presenting the Heart of Gold Awards 2008 to Hang Seng Bank under the category of Corporation & Business Entities
Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (3rd left) taking a group photo with awardees of the Heart of Gold Awards 2008
(Left to right) Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Convenor of Executive Council Mr. C Y Leung, Ming Pao Ms. Lee Yin-king and recipient of Heart of Gold Awards 2006 Ms. Winnie Ng of the KMB Co Ltd
(Left to right) Mr. C Y Leung, Spokesman of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong Mr. Song Ronghua, Ms. Karen Tang and recipient of Heart of Gold Awards 2007 Ms. Teresa Au of HSBC
(Left to right) Mr. Alex Law, Foundation’s Council Member Ms. Judy Yu, Chief Editor of Mingpao Weekly Mr. Lung King-cheong, Ms. Karen Tang and Ms. Mable Cheung
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7.11.2008Luncheon with Mr. Li Gang, Deputy Director of the Chinese Liaison Office in Hong Kong
 
(R to L) Dr. Gerald Chow, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Li Gang, Dato’ David Chiu and Ms. Judy Yu
(L to R) Mr. David Fong, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Joseph Yu and Mr. Albert Ip
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22.10.2008“Financial Market Turmoil in Perspective” - A Luncheon Presentation by Mr. David McCormick, Under Secretary for International Affairs, U.S. Treasury Department
 
Over 300 people attended the luncheon presentation on 22 October 2008.
Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Foundation introduced the honourable speaker Mr. David McCormick to the audience.
Mr. David McCormick shared with the audiences his views on the recent global financial turmoil and the way forward.
The Foundation's Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang gave a warmest welcome to Mr. McCormick.
Questions from the audience were flooding into the Q&A session.
Mr. Tom Easton, Asia Business Editor of the Economist was the moderator of the Q&A session.
Mr. McCormick was paying his full attention to the questions from the floor.
Ms. Karen Tang presented a souvenir to Mr. McCormick as a token of appreciation.
(R to L) Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. David McCormick, Mr. Tom Easton and Ms. Karen Tang.
The Foundation's Council Members Dr. Roy Chung (2nd left) and Mrs. Judy Yu-hong (1st right) attended the luncheon to show their support.
(L to R) Mr. Albert Ip, Council Member of the Foundation, Mr. Christopher Marut, U.S. Deputy Consul General Hong Kong, Tan Sri Dato' David Chiu, Trustee of the Foundation, Mr. Joseph R Donovan Jr., U.S. Consul General Hong Kong, Dr. Roy Chung, Council Member of the Foundation, Mr. Zhan Yongxin, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR and Prof. Lawrence Lau, Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
(R to L)The Foundation's Trustee Tan Sri Dato' David Chiu, Ms. Winnie Ng and Mr. Albert Ip, Council Members of the Foundation.
(L to R) Mr. Albert Ip, Council Member of the Foundation, Mr. Zhan Yongxin, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR, Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Foundation, Prof. Lawrence Lau, Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Dr. Edgar Cheng, Council Chairman of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Chairman of the World-Wide Investment Co Ltd.
The Foundation's Council Members Mrs. Judy Yu-hong and Mr. Joseph Yu (1st right) thanked Mr. McCormick after the luncheon.
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6.10.2008Brands Original from Hong Kong Awards 2008
 
Ms. Karen Tang (3rd left) officiating the prize presentation ceremony together with Miss Jessica Ng, CEO of South China Media Group and other guests
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11 – 27.09.2008The 2008 Hong Kong Journalism Fellowships
 
Visit to Great Wall
Visit to Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square
National Theatre
Visit to Renmin University of China
Presenting souvenir to Vice President Chen Yulu (2nd left)
Group photo with teachers and students of the Remin University of China
Visit to National Development and Reform Commission’s Bureau of Energy
Presenting souvenir to show our appreciation
Group photo after the meeting
Visit to International Press Center
Luncheon hosted by Mr. Qin Gang, Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Presenting souvenirs to Mr. Qin (middle)
Group photo with Mr. Qin and his colleagues from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Meeting with Mr. Liu Mingkang, Chairman of China Banking Regulatory Commission
Exchanging views on the recent global financial crisis
Presenting souvenir to Mr. Liu
Group photo after the meeting
Hou Hai Huton tour
Visit to a family who received foreigners during the Olympics
Group photo at the garden inside the Huton
Meeting with Dr. Charles Zhang, Founder and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SOHU.com
Presenting souvenir to Dr. Zhang (middle)
Visit to the headquarters of SOHU.com
The delegation is pleased to receive the mascot of Beijing Olympics
Meeting with the State Environmental Protection Bureau
Group photo with officials of the Bureau
Visit to the Beijing Office of the HKSAR Government
Presenting souvenir to Mr Sidney Chan, Deputy Director of Beijing Office (2nd left) and Mr. Allen Fan, Chairman of Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China (3rd left)
Group photo in front of the Beijing Office
Luncheon hosted by the Beijing Office of the HKSAR Government
Visit to the Beijing Organizing Committee for Games of the XXIX Olympics
Presenting souvenir to Mr. Sun Weide, Spokesman of the Organizing Committee
Group photo with Mr. Sun
Visit to Bird Nest
Visit to Water Cube
Visit to Stone Forest
The journalist (speaking) participating in the performance when dinning at a local restaurant
Arrived Shangri-la
Gedan Songzanlin Lamasery
Meeting the Living Buddha (in red cloth) at Gedan Songzanlin Lamasery
Chatting with lamas at the Lamasery
Overview of Gedan Songzanlin Lamasery
Visit to Pudacuo National Park, the first national park in China
Visit to Diqing Branch of Yunnan Buddhism College
Interviewing a teacher of the College
Visit to Xiagei Cultural Eco-tourism Village
Tibetan lunch
People of the Village singing a song to welcome the delegation
Traditional Tibetan hand painting
Making Tibetan incense
Woodblock printing of Buddhist manuscripts
Visit to Tibetan Mastiff Breading Base
Visit to Dukezong Old Town
Interviewing Mr. Qi Zhala, Party Secretary of the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (1st left)
Dinner hosted by Mr. Qi
Performers singing a song to welcome all the guests
Presenting souvenir to Mr. Qi Zhala
A journalist joining the dancing group at the Dukezong Old Town square
Visit to a local Tibetan family in Tangdui Village in Nixi Township
Napa Sea
Meadow sightseeing
Yak boat
Visit to Kunming City Planning Exhibition Center
Luncheon hosted by Mr. Gu Zhaoxi, Vice Governor of Yunnan Provincial People’s Government
Presenting souvenir to Mr. Gu
Breakfast meeting hosted by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Meeting with Mr. Archie Tsim, Chief Financial Officer of HKEx (middle)
Meeting with Mr. Lu Xinhua, Commissioner of Commissioner’s Office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong (right)
Headquarters of the Commissioner’s Office
Presenting souvenir to Mr. Lu
Group photo with Mr. Lu after the meeting
Mr. C Y Leung hosted a luncheon to the delegation
Members of the Executive Council also joined the luncheon
Thanking Mr. Leung for hosting the luncheon
Meeting Mrs. Helen Chan, Acting Government Economist (1st right)
Presenting souvenir to Mrs. Chan (Middle)
Visit to Environmental Bureau
Meeting Mr. Edward Yau, Secretary for the Environment
Dr. Henry Cheng (sitting middle), Foundation’s Advisory Council Chairman meeting the delegation at the dinner hosted by the Foundation
Informal discussion with Chairman and members of the American Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)
The Foundation hosted a table to the delegation at the AmCham luncheon
Meeting with Mr. Wong Yan-lung, Secretary for Justice
Group photo with Mr. Wong (4th right)
Meeting Mr. Tung Chee-hwa at the Office of Former Chief Executives
Group photo with Mr. Tung
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13-16.08.2008Study Tour to Beijing for the Winners of the 2nd HK Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest
 
The Study Tour visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and took the photo with Mr Huang Songfu, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs (5th from right), Ms Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation (6th from right), Mr Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs (7th from right), Mr Benjamin Yung, Principal Education Officer of Education Bureau (8th from right), Mr Deng Zhonghua, Director-General of the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs (9th from right) and Mr Song Ronghua, Spokesman of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong SAR
Ms Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation presented the souvenir to Mr Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Enjoyed the Olympic beach volleyball games
Mr Lu Xinhua, Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong SAR gave his warmest congratulations to the students when they returned to Hong Kong
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26-27.07.2008The Fifth International Forum on “Global Urban Competitiveness”
 
The Foundation’s Council Members Mrs. Judy YU HONG (on the right, Carsac Limited, Managing Director), Ms. Winnie NG (on the left, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd, Director), Executive Director Ms. Karen TANG(central)
The Foundation’s Council Members Mrs. Judy YU HONG (first from right, Carsac Limited, Managing Director), Ms. Winnie NG (second from right, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd, Director), Executive Director Ms. Karen TANG(forth from right) and Ms. WANG Yanwen (third from right, Mayor of Yangzhou )
The Foundations delegates with Mr. JI Jianye (forth from rght, the local (Yangzhou) Secretary of the Municipal Committee of the CPC)