2016 - 2020

On 18 December 2020, the Foundation and Hong Kong Association of Overseas-Returned Scholars jointly organized a virtual conference entitled “Geo-economic Analysis of the Belt & Road Initiative and Hong Kong’s Role as a Connector Between the World and the Greater Bay Area”. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan gave the opening remarks at the virtual conference where Prof. James Wang, Research Director of the Belt & Road Hong Kong Centre gave a presentation on the topic. Over a hundred of audiences from Hong Kong and the Mainland participated in the virtual conference, including the Foundation’s Trustee Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Allen Shi and Mr. Bosco Law; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. The virtual conference was live streaming on Bilibili, a popular video sharing platform in Mainland China.

On 4 November 2020, the Foundation together with Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) organized a virtual discussion forum where experts from Hong Kong and Shanghai discussed and exchanged views on a report entitled “Enhance cooperation on Shanghai and Hong Kong shipping leasing business and the development of an international shipping center”. The Deputy Chairman of the Shanghai CPPCC Mr. Zhang Endi also joined and spoke at the virtual discussion forum. By the invitation of the Foundation, Prof. Anthony Cheung, former Secretary for Transport and Housing of the HKSAR Government; Mr. Willy Lin, Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council; Mr. Sunny Ho, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council; Prof. James Wang, Research Director of the Belt & Road Hong Kong Centre; Mr. Gilbert Feng, Deputy Director of Hong Kong Shipowners Association; and Ms. Carine Truong, Director, Aviation of NWS Holdings Ltd shared their insightful views at the event. We have also invited several Hong Kong businesspersons who are now residing in Shanghai to share their prospective on the discussion subject. Virtual Discussion Forum

On 11 September 2020, the Foundation organized a talk cum dinner and the event was hosted by Council Member Mr. Samson Chan. We were pleased to have our Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan to give a speech entitled “Middle East: Past, Present and Future”. Participants of the event included Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law and Mr. Nathan Lee; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang.

On 24 July 2020, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Charles Li, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd to give a talk entitled “Will Hong Kong Remain an International Financial Center After the 2019 Social Unrest?” at a virtual meeting. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Dr. Lee Shau-kee’s representative Mr. Andrew Fung and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and representative Ms. Mimzy Si; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Adam Kwok, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law and Mr. Nathan Lee; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Mr. Theo Cheng participated in the virtual meeting.

On 9 July 2020, the Foundation is honored to have invited the Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan to attend a dinner where Mr. Chan shared his insights and vision on our city’s future, amidst the complex and challenging environment both locally and globally. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Adam Kwok, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Christopher Chan and Mr. Nathan Lee; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and Political Assistant to Financial Secretary Ms. Apple Ho attended the dinner.

On 22 June 2020, the Foundation organized a talk cum dinner and the event was hosted by Council Member Mr. Adam Kwok. We were pleased to have our Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan to give a speech entitled “China-US Relations on Fast Changing World”, sharing his views on global geo politics especially on the China-US relations. Participants of the event included Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former Chief Executive of the HKSAR Mr. Leung Chun-ying; Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and Representative Dr. Duke Du; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Clara Chan, and Mr. Nathan Lee; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Theo Cheng and Ms. Trista Tsang.

On 11 June 2020, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former Chief Executive of the HKSAR to attend a meeting where he shared his views on Hong Kong’s current political and social affairs. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and representative Ms. Mimzy Si; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Ms. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Adam Kwok, Ms. Clara Chan and Mr. Bosco Law; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guests Shiu Sin-por, Mr. Milton Au, Mr. Andrew Chiu, Mr. Patrick Ho and Mr. Nathan Lee also joined the meeting.

On 19 May 2020, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Dr. Dong Tao, Vice Chairman Greater China of Credit Suisse Private Banking Asia Pacific, to give a talk at a virtual meeting where he shared views on the global economic outlook, particularly on Mainland China and Hong Kong, under the impact of the global pandemic. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Mr. Bosco Law; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and guest Mr. Steven Sit participated in the virtual meeting.

On 29 April 2020, the Foundation organized its first virtual meeting which Prof. Hui Kai-lung, Elman Family Professor of Business, Associate Dean for Research and Deputy Head and Chair Professor of Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics, and Operations Management at the HKUST Business School gave a talk entitled “Blockchain and the use of IT after the pandemic”. Chaired the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, the Foundation’s Trustee Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao; Council Members Mr. Philip Ma, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong and Mr. Bosco Law; and guests Mr. Albert Ip, Mr. Vincent Ma and Dr. Y C Chau participated in the virtual meeting.

On 16 January 2020, the Foundation held its annual spring luncheon with members to celebrate the Year of the Rat with members. The luncheon was hosted by the Foundation’s Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. Members exchanged their good wishes for prosperity in 2020 at the luncheon. Members joining the luncheon included: Trustees – Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Ms. Li Xuhua, Rep of Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon / Special Assistant, Chia Tai Group – Dr. Wendy Hong, Rep of Trustee Dr. Adrian Cheng / Assistant General Manager – Public Affairs and Research, New World Development Co Ltd Corporate Sponsors – Mr. Andrew Yao, Chairman, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd – Mr. Patrick Poon, Rep of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd / Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer Council Members – Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Ms. Diana Chou, Founder & Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group Ltd – Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd – Dr. Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd – Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd – Dr. Frankie Yeung, Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd – Mr. John Lee, Vice Chairman, Managing Director, Corporate Client Solutions, Asia, UBS AG – Mr. Anson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies – Mr. Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Mr. Dario Pong, Managing Director, Ferro Resources Ltd – Ms. Alice Au, Partner, Spencer Stuart – Ms. Rosana Wong, Executive Director, Yau Lee Holdings Ltd – Mr. Adam Kwok, Executive Director, Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd – Mr. Allen Shi, Chairman, Brilliant Group Ltd – Ms. Clara Chan Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd – Mr. Bosco Law, Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd – Ms. Karen Tang , Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation Members of the Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (Front row, L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Diana Chou, Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. ChanYim-kwong, Ms. Clara Chan, Ms. Juliana Lam and Mr. Adam Kwok; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Bosco Law, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Allen Shi, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Andrew Yao, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Patrick Poon, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Rosana Wong and Dr. Wendy Hong

On 20 December 2019, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for former U.S. Senator Mark Kirk and Ms. Dodie McCracken during their visit in Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Andrew Yu and Mr. Bosco Law; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guest Mr. Johnny Mok joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Senator Mark Kirk, Ms. Dodie McCracken and Mr. Joseph Yu; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Johnny Mok, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Bosco Law and Mr. Andrew Yu

The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu and Mr. Anson Chan, and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together met with Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska and her colleague Ms. Agnieszka Ostrowska during their visit in Hong Kong. (L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Anson Chan, Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, Ms. Agnieszka Ostrowska and Mr. Ronnie Chan

On 28 November 2019, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Cao Zhongming and Ambassador Xiong Bo during their visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong and Mr. Allen Shi; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Mr. Vincent Woo joined the luncheon. (Sitting, L to R) Mr. Allen Shi, Ms. Karen Tang, Ambassador Xiong Bo, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ambassador Cao Zhongming and Ms. Li Xuhua; (Standing, L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Hu Bing, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Philip Ma, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Vincent Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou and Mr. Chen Nuo

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Mr. Samson Chan and Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, and invited guest Mr. Franklin Lam met with the Jewish American leaders during their visit in Hong Kong. The mission was organized by America China Public Affairs Institute. Exchanged views with the Jewish American Leaders 2019 Mission to China

The Foundation, together with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) and Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), organized the forum on “China’s Reform and Opening Up: Role and Function of Shanghai and Hong Kong in a New Era” on 15 November 2019 in Shanghai. It was the 15th annual forum that was jointly organized by the three organizations. The forum was supported by Shanghai International Economic Exchange Foundation, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai of the HKSAR Government and Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies. Group photo with Vice Chairman of CPPCC Mr. Leung Chun-ying (front row, 6th left), Executive Committee Chairman of the Foundation Mr. Ronnie Chan (front row, 3rd right), Chairman of CPPCC Mr. Dong Yunhu (front row, 6th right), President of the SASS Dr. Zhang Daogen (front row, 3rd left), members of the Foundation, speakers and other guests The Chairman of the Shanghai CPPCC Mr. Dong Yunhu, President of the SASS Dr. Zhang Daogen together with the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan officiated at the opening ceremony. Speakers of the Keynote Session included Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of CPPCC and former Chief Executive of HKSAR; Mr. Xu Kunlin, Vice Mayor of Shanghai; Mr. Xu Ze, President of Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies; Miss Victoria Tang, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs, Shanghai; and Mr. Qu Qiuping, General Manager of Haitong Securities Co Ltd. More than 350 experts, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and the Mainland attended morning session of the forum. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan gave an opening remark In the afternoon, three closed-door and small group discussion sessions were held, allowing in-depth exchange of ideas between Shanghai and Hong Kong experts on three important fields, namely maritime and aviation, financial services and properties development. Experts from Hong Kong participated in the discussions included Prof. Anthony Cheung, former Secretary for Transport and Housing; Mr. Yue Yi, former Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong); Mr. Willy Lin, Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council; Ms. Rosita Lau, Member of Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board; Mr. Laurence Li, Chairman of the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC); Mr. Christopher Hui, Executive Director of FSDC; Ms. Ding Chen, Chief Executive Officer of CSOP Asset Management Ltd; Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Chief Executive Officer, North Asia of Amundi Hong Kong Ltd; Mr. Johnson Yip, Head of Asset Services, Greater China of DTZ/Cushman & Wakefield; Mr. Cheng Hei-ming, Chairman of KaiLong; and Mr. Allan Zhang, Executive Director of Shui On Land Ltd. Mr. Leung Chun-ying together with Vice Chairmen of Shanghai CPPCC, Vice Mayor of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and, President of the SASS attended the afternoon sessions Prof. Anthony Cheung (4th right) chaired the discussion session on maritime and aviation The Foundation’s Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao and representative Mr. Henry Shi; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Mr. Bosco Law; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Adriel Chan and Mr. Sunny Ho participated in the forum. The Foundation’s Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao (3rd right), Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow (1st left), Mr. Matthew Lam (3rd left) and Mr. Bosco Law (2nd right), and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Prof. Anthony Leung (2nd left) attended the forum

Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered her policy address to the Legislative Council in October 2019. On 31 October 2019, Mrs. Lam attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where she talked about the philosophy behind her policy address. The Foundation’s Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Song Teng; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Alex Yip, Ms. Rosana Wong and Mr. Bosco Law; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Prof. James Tang, Mr. Vincent Lam, Mr. Antony Hung, Mr. Xavier Wong, Mr. Joseph Lau, Ms. Louisa Lui, Ms. Tse Ning and Ms. Eunice Chiu attended the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Alex Yip, Prof. James Tang, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ms. Tse Ning, Dr. Frankie Yeung and Ms. Eunice Chiu; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Bosco Law, Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Louisa Lui, Mr. Joseph Lau, Ms. Diana Chou, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Antony Hung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Song Teng, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Xavier Wong and Mr. Chan Yim-kwong

Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International Forum on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was successfully held in Hong Kong on 24 October 2019. The theme of the forum was “New Frontier of Reform and Opening-up, New Endeavour under ‘One Country, Two Systems’, and New Platform for Win-Win Cooperation”. The Better Hong Kong Foundation was one of the supporting organizations. The forum was officiated by the Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam and Commissioner Xie Feng. Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Mr. Ma Xingrui, Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr. Luo Wen, Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, Mr. Lionel Leong, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and Ms. Li Xiaolin, President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries delivered keynote addresses at the forum. Around 600 political and business leaders and academics from around the world attended the event. The Foundation’s Trustee Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Song Teng; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dario Pong attended the forum. The Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam (front row, 6th right) and Commissioner Xie Feng (front row, 5th right) with keynote speakers and other guests

Founded in 2008 by Prof. Thierry de Montbrial, Chairman of the French Institute of Foreign Relations (Ifri), the World Policy Conference (WPC) held its 12th Edition on 12 – 14 October 2019 in Marrakech, Morocco. The WPC’s mission is to reflect upon and to come up with solutions to the constant upheavals of today’s world and to create lasting bonds between the participants. This international conference gave a voice to political, economic, academic and media players from over 40 countries. Initiated and organized by the Foundation, a plenary session entitled “Sustaining Globalization – the Chinese Position” was held in this year’s conference. The Foundation invited Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and Dr. Eric Li, Founder and Managing Partner of Chengwei Capital to speak and share their insights in the session. The session was moderated by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang participated in the conference. Moderated by the Foundation’s Executive Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (left), Mr. Leung Chun-ying (middle) and Dr. Eric Li shared their views on China’s position on sustaining globalization

Invited by the HKSAR Government, the Delegation of US Congressional Staffers visited Hong Kong in October. During their stay in Hong Kong, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for the delegation on 8 October 2019. Chaired by the Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Trustee Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Dario Pong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guests Mr. Franklin Lam and Ms. Jenny Kwan joined the luncheon to exchange views with the delegates on the developments of the Mainland China and Hong Kong. With the Delegation of US Congressional Staffers

The Foundation organized its first delegation to Turkey from 22 to 28 September 2019, visiting Istanbul and Ankara. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, the delegation was able to meet with senior government officials and local business leaders to understand more about the investment opportunities and economic development in Turkey. Half-day Conference I hosted by Mrs. Emine Sabanci Kamisli (front row, 5th left) List of Delegates: – Mr. Ronnie CHAN (Leader) Executive Committee Chairman, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Dr. Roy CHUNG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Philip MA Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman & CEO, The Sincere Co Ltd – Ms. Diana CHOU Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Founder & Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group – Ms. Juliana LAM Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd – Mr. Samson CHAN Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Mr. CHAN Yim-kwong Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd – Dr. Frankie YEUNG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd – Mr. John LEE Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Vice Chairman & Co-Head of Greater China, Asia Corporate Client Solutions, UBS AG – Mr. Dominic PANG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Ltd – Mr. Dario PONG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Managing Director, Ferro Resources Ltd – Ms. Alice AU Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Partner, Spencer Stuart – Dr. ZHONG Xiaofeng Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd – Ms. Clara CHAN Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd – Mr. Bosco LAW Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Deputy Chairman & CEO, Laws Fashion Group Ltd – Ms. Karen TANG Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation – Mr. Adriel CHAN Executive Director, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Mrs. Mimi CHAN Chairman of Milagros Corporation Ltd – Mr. Vincent WOO Director, ZhenHub – Mr. Bahadir YAHYAGIL Managing Director, Midfield Hong Kong Ltd Meeting with Mr. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism Organizations and Places Visited: Istanbul – Mr. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism – Mr. Cui Wei, Consul General of the Consulate General of the PRC in Istanbul – Half-day Conference I hosted by Mrs. Emine Sabanci Kamisli, Vice Chairperson of Esas Holding and speakers included Mr. Zafer Sonmez, Managing Director of Turkey Wealth Fund, Mr. Ahmet Burak Daglioglu, Vice President of Investment Office of the Presidency of Turkey, Mr. Ahmet Cuneyt Selcuk, Chief Project Director of Investment Office of the Presidency of Turkey, etc – Half-day Conference II hosted by Mrs. Arzuhan Dogan Yalcindag, Board Member of Dogan Group and speakers included Mr. Murat Ozdemir, Country Advisor of Investment Office of the Presidency of Turkey, Mr. Li Ruojie, General Manager of Bank of China Turkey A.S., Ms. Bilge Gerek, Finance Director of Li & Fung, etc – Mrs. Hazan Revna Demiroren, Demiroren Holding – Prof. Ilber Ortayli, Former Director of the Topkapi Palace Museum – Mrs. Ece Kurdoglu, President of Arbeta Tourism Agency – Mr. Korhan Kurdoglu, Vice Chairman of TAB Food Investments – Mr. Ahmet Gunestekin, Artist – Dr. Osman Cevdet Akcay, Economist – Eisenhower Fellowships in Turkey – Topkapi Palace Museum – Dolmabahce Palace – Hagia Sophia Museum – Maritime Museum – Basilica Cistern – Grand Bazaar – Galata Mevlevihanesi and Whirling Dervishes Show Mrs. Arzuhan Dogan Yalcindag (front row, middle) hosted the Half-day Conference II and a networking luncheon for the delegation Mr. Ronnie Chan gave a speech at the Seminar on China-Turkey Economic and Cultural Cooperation organized by the Consulate General of the PRC in Istanbul Consul General Cui Wei (front row, 4th right) met with the delegation Mr. Dario Pong (1st right) participated in the panel discussion at the Half-day Conference II Exchanged views with Eisenhower Fellowships in Turkey Ankara – Ambassador Deng Li, Embassy of the PRC in Turkey – Mr. Riza Tuna Turagay, Deputy Minister of Trade – Mr. Akif Ozkaldı, Vice Minister of Agriculture and Forestry – Anitkabir Ambassador Deng Li (front row, 7th right) received the delegation at the Chinese Embassy Meeting with Mr. Riza Tuna Turagay (9th right), Deputy Minister of Trade Meeting with Mr. Akif Ozkaldi (middle), Vice Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

The Foundation organized its first delegation to Beijing on 8 – 9 August 2019. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, the delegation met with senior Central Government officials and thoughts leaders to understand more about the national’s policy on Hong Kong. Mr. Huang Liuquan (front row, middle), Deputy Director-General, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council hosted a dinner for the delegation List of Delegates: – Mr. Ronnie CHAN (Leader) Executive Committee Chairman, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Tan Sri Dato’ David CHIU Trustee, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Far East Consortium International Ltd – Mr. Andrew YAO Corporate Sponsor, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd – Dr. Roy CHUNG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Thomas WOO Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Mr. Joseph YU Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Mr. Sebastian MAN Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Mr. Samson CHAN Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Mr. Tommy HUI Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Executive Director, Hengan International Group Co Ltd – Mr. Bryant LU Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Mr. Dominic PANG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Ltd – Mr. Andrew YU Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd – Ms. Alice AU Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Partner, Spencer Stuart – Mr. Allen SHI Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Brilliant Group Ltd – Dr. ZHONG Xiaofeng Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd – Ms. Clara CHAN Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd – Ms. Karen TANG Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation – Mr. Adriel CHAN Executive Director, Hang Lung Properties Ltd Organizations and People Visited: – Ms. Cheng Lihua, Vice Minister, Ministry of Finance – Mr. Huang Liuquan, Deputy Director-General, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council – Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Office of the HKSAR Government in Beijing – The People’s Bank of China – China Center for International Economic Exchanges – Dr. Zhu Min, Former Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund and Chairman, National Institute of Financial Research, Tsinghua University – Dr. Lee Kai-fu, Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures – Mr. Wang Xiangwei, Former Editor-in-Chief, South China Morning Post Vice Minister of Finance Ms. Cheng Lihua (8th right) exchanged views with the delegation Dr. Zhu Min (3rd left) shared his views with the delegation Meeting with Ms. Chen Wenling (front row, middle), Chief Economist of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges Meeting with Ms. Hou Yue (3rd left), Deputy Director-General of the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. John Leung (front row, 4th right), Director of the Office of the HKSAR Government in Beijing hosted a luncheon for the delegation The delegation visited the People’s Bank of China and met with Ms. Ai Ming, Director of IMF Division of the International Department Dr. Lee Kai-fu (front row, middle) hosted a dinner for the delegation

On 1 August 2019, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Shiu Sin-por, former Head of the Central Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government and Executive Director of the New Paradigm Foundation to attend a dinner where Mr. Shiu shared his views on Hong Kong’s current political and social environment. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong and Mr. Alex Yip; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Franklin Lam and Mr. Bosco Law joined the dinner. Mr. Shiu Sin-por (5th left) shared his insights on current social affairs

From 20 – 28 July 2019, a study tour to Beijing and Guizhou was organized for the winning teams of the 13th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest. In Beijing, students visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where they were able to observe the press conference hosted by Spokesman Mr. Geng Shuang at the Blue Hall. They also had a dialogue with a group of young diplomats. Highlights of the tour included the visits to the China Astronaut Research and Training Center in Beijing and the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) in Guizhou which demonstrated our nation’s outstanding achievements on space technology. Through the contest, we hope that young people and the general public in Hong Kong will become more interested in learning about the development of China in the context of world diplomacy. Group photo with the Ministry’s Spokesman Mr. Geng Shuang at the Blue Hall Sharing session with young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visited Zunyi Meeting Memorial Museum in Guizhou Visited the FAST in Guizhou Enjoyed the great scene at Doupotang Waterfall Took a high speed train from Guiyang to Hong Kong

The Center for City and Competitiveness of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (“the Center”) announced the 2019 China Urban Competitiveness Report on 24 June 2019 in Beijing. Led by Prof. Ni Pengfei of the Center, the theme of the 2019 report is “Housing: The impacts on economy and society”. This year’s report elaborates the effect of housing development on fostering the economic growth and structural changes, preventing economic risks, and benefiting people’s livelihood in China. The report also estimates the general direction of housing development and provides relevant recommendations. On 25 June 2019, the Foundation hosted a discussion luncheon where Prof. Ni was invited to give a presentation on the report and explained the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong. Supported by Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prof. Shen Jianfa also attended the luncheon and commented on the findings about Hong Kong. Hong Kong is ranked second in the Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness Index. Although the ranking of overall incremental competitiveness sub-index continues to drop, the city’s hardware and software support the good performance in the overall efficiency competitiveness sub-index. Hong Kong leads in Sustainable Competitiveness Index. Hong Kong is strong in the cultural, ecological and info-city sub-indices and tops the Livability Competitiveness Index. The high quality education environment and ecological environment, and active economic environment are major contributing factors. Hong Kong also tops the Business-friendly Competitiveness Index. Favourable local factors, soft environment and international connections, such as low tax base, high economic freedom and transparent legal system are making Hong Kong’s business-friendly environment, but Hong Kong’s hard environment is an offset. The report makes suggestions on the future development of Hong Kong in two aspects. First, Hong Kong must continue to establish the core function of “innovation + technology”. This is a way to strengthen the industries with traditional advantages, and can foster the development of AI, biomedical, advanced manufacturing and cultural & creative industries. Second, Hong Kong needs to strive to be the dragonhead of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. By deepening economic integration with Mainland, particularly the GBA, Hong Kong can be a principal participant, promotor and beneficiary in the GBA development. The Foundation’s Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong and Ms. Clara Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guests Mr. Adolph Leung, Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen, Mr. Liu Hongyu, Mr. Jimmy Kwok, Mr. Tse Kwok-leung, Mr. Chang Ka-mun, Ms Cathy Tang and Mr. Gordon Kee attended the luncheon discussion. Prof. Ni Pengfei (front row, 2nd right) gave a presentation on the report and explained the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong with the Foundation’s members and guests

On 14 June 2019, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Song Ru’an, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR to share his insights on the current international environment, China’s foreign policy as well as opportunities and challenges arising at the luncheon discussion. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, members including Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Adam Kwok, Mr. Allen Shi and Ms. Clara Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Li Hua and Ms. Yu Jing joined the luncheon. Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an (front row, middle) shared his views on current international affairs with the Foundation members

On 12 June 2019, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR to attend a luncheon where he shared his views on future developments of our nation and Hong Kong as well as the Sino-U.S. relationship. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Dominic Pang and Mr. Allen Shi; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Vivien Tam and Mr. Fred Teng also joined the luncheon. Mr. Tung Chee-hwa (front row, 5th left) shared his views with the Foundation members

Mr. Hu Changsheng, Secretary of the Xiamen Municipal Party Committee led a delegation to Hong Kong in late May 2019. On 31 May 2019, the Foundation hosted a breakfast meeting for Mr. Hu and his team where views on Xiamen’s future development as well as opportunities for further collaborations were exchanged. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, participants of the breakfast meeting included Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan’s representative Mr. Adriel Chan; Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Pansy Ho’s representative Mr. Stanley Yuen and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Corporate Sponsor’s representative Ms. Mimzy Si; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong and Mr. Tommy Hui; and invited guests Dr. Dennis Ng, Mr. Moses Leung and Mr. Vincent Lam. Secretary of the Xiamen Municipal Party Committee Mr. Hu Changsheng (front row, 5th right) led a delegation to Hong Kong and the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (front row, 5th left) together with members and guests exchanged views with them

By the invitation of the Consulate General of Israel in Hong Kong, the Foundation hosted a speaking luncheon where two prominent female Israeli scientists, namely Prof. Mouna Maroun, Head of Department of Neurobiology at University of Haifa, and Prof. Michal Schwartz, Professorial Chair in Neuroimmunology at Weizmann Institute of Science, shared their views on “Neuroscience, Ageing and Immunity” on 30 May 2019. Chaired by the Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, members joining the luncheon included Trustee Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong and Mr. Anson Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Herman Hu, Mr. Vincent Lam and Miss Vivian Kong. Mrs. Ahuva Spieler, Consul General of Israel in Hong Kong and her colleague Mr. Ariel Lenga also joined the luncheon. Prof. Mouna Maroun (front row, 3rd right) and Prof. Michal Schwartz (front row, 2nd right) shared their wisdom with the Foundation’s members and guests

Since 2007, the Foundation has jointly organized the Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest with the Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR (Commissioner’s Office) and the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government. The contest aimed to raise students’ interest in international affairs and knowledge of the nation’s foreign policy. As the year 2019 marked the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the PRC, the theme of the 13th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Competition was “New China at 70, New Era in Diplomacy”. More than 28,500 students from 164 primary and secondary schools enrolled in this year’s contest which set the highest record since the launch of the contest. The Final was successfully held on 11 May 2019 On 11 May 2019, ten shortlisted teams entered into the Final and competed under two groups, namely Elite Group and Pioneer Group, after the first-round competition in March. This year, the organizers were honored to have invited the Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam as the Guest of Honor of the Final and to address us at the prize presentation ceremony. The Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Allen Shi and Ms. Clara Chan, and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang also attend the Final. Mr. Lu Kang, Spokesman and Director-General of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was specially invited to have a dialogue with the finalist who won the Best Spokesperson Award on-site. The Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam (3rd right) presented the Gold Award of the Elite Group to Po Leung Kuk Tung Yuk Tien College The Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu (5th right) together with the Chief Secretary for Administration Mr. Matthew Cheung (6th right) and the Secretary for Education Mr. Kevin Yeung (7th right) presented the Bronze Awards of the Elite Group Mr. Lu Kang had a dialogue with the winner of the Best Spokesperson Award In the Final, students competed for their knowledge of foreign diplomatic affairs of the PRC, Hong Kong-related foreign affairs, national and international affairs, international relationships and diplomatic etiquette. After rounds of fierce competition, the championship in Elite Group and Pioneer Group went to Po Leung Kuk Tung Yuk Tien College and Po Leung Kuk Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College respectively. The Final took place at the TVB studio. More than 400 audience members, comprising students and teachers from primary and secondary schools, were amazed by the excellent performances of the finalists. A television program about the contest was produced and broadcast on 25 May 2019. Panel of Judges: (L to R) Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Ms. Elsie Leung, Ms. Maria Tam, Prof. Wong Yuk-shan and Mr. Raymond Tam (L to R) Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. Allen Shi, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Raymond Tam, Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. Dominic Pang The Winners – Secondary School Category Elite Group Gold  Po Leung Kuk Tung Yuk Tien College Silver  Ying Wa College Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School Bronze Diocesan Girls’ School Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School Best Spokesperson Leung Mei Kei (Po Leung Kuk Tung Yuk Tien College) Pioneer Group Gold Po Leung Kuk Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College Silver Kwun Tong Maryknoll College Bronze Shatin Pui Ying College Merits SKH Chan Young Secondary School Queen’s College  

On 6 and 7 May 2019, the Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan hosted two dinners for the members of the Foundation at his residence respectively. At the dinners, members were able to learn more about Mr. Chan’s insights and vision on our city’s future. Members attending the dinner included Trustees Mr. Victor Cha, Dr. Peter Lam, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Rosana Wong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Ms. Clara Chan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Mrs. Frieda Chan and Ms. Apple Ho, Political Assistant to Financial Secretary also joined the dinners. (Sitting, L to R) Mr. Andrew Yao, Ms. Diana Chou, Ms. Clara Chan, Mrs. Frieda Chan, Ms. Rosana Wong, Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. Bryant Lu; (Standing, L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Victor Cha, Mr. Paul Chan, Dr. Peter Lam, Dr. Frankie Yeung and Dr. Lin Yong (Sitting, L to R) Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Karen Tang, Mrs. Frieda Chan, Ms. Li Xuhua and Ms. Winnie Chiu; (Standing, L to R) Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Matthew Lam, Mr. Thomas Woo, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Paul Chan, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Sebastian Man and Dr. Raymond Leung  

On 29 April 2019, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Edward Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government to attend a luncheon where Mr. Yau shared his views on the future economic development of Hong Kong, and the opportunities and challenges facing. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Dr. Wendy Hong; Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Adam Kwok, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Ms. Clara Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Miss Eliza Lee joined the luncheon. Mr. Edward Yau (middle) shared his views on Hong Kong’s future economic development

Invited by the HKSAR Government, the Delegation of U.S. Congressional Staffers visited Hong Kong in late March. On 22 March 2019, the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. Joseph Yu as well as invited guest Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen met with the delegates and exchanged views with them on various affairs related to the Mainland China, Hong Kong and the U.S. With the Delegation of U.S. Congressional Staffers

The Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan delivered his 2019-2020 Budget Speech to the Legislative Council on 27 February 2019. On 19 March 2019, Mr. Chan attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where he talked to the Hong Kong business community about his thoughts and insights behind the new Budget. The Foundation’s Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsor’s representatives Ms. Ji Qingyu and Ms. Helen Zee; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Rosana Wong and Ms. Clara Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Cindy Chow, Ms. Yvonne Mak, Ms. Claudine Lee, Mr. Zenith Lin, Miss Sandy Yeung and Miss Jes Lam joined the luncheon. (Sitting, L to R) Ms. Clara Chan, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Raymond Leung and Mr. Matthew Lam; (Standing, L to R) Ms. Ji Qingyu, Ms. Claudine Lee, Ms. Cindy Chow, Miss Jes Lam, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Zenith Lin, Mr. Samson Chan, Ms. Helen Zee, Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. John Lee, Ms. Karen Tang, Miss Sandy Yeung, Ms. Yvonne Mak, Mr. Tommy Hui and Mr. Sebastian Man

On 5 March 2019, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Dr. Dong Tao, Vice Chairman Greater China of Credit Suisse Private Banking Asia Pacific to attend a luncheon where Dr. Tao shared his insights on the global economic outlook, particularly on Mainland China and Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Bryant Lu, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Allen Shi and Ms. Clara Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and guests Dr. Dennis Ng, Ms. Judy Yu, Ms. Daphne Li and Mr. Ng Yiu-hong joined the luncheon. Dr. Dong Tao shared his insights on the global economic outlook

At the beginning of each year, the Better Hong Kong Foundation always organizes Spring Speaking Luncheon for the Foundation’s members to greet the Consuls General and chairmen of international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. This year’s luncheon was successfully held on 20 February 2019. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan together with Trustee Mr. Victor Cha as well as the Foundation’s members hosted the luncheon for around 50 guests. The Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Norman Chan to give a speech entitled “Why Do We Need Smart Banking?” at the luncheon. Speech by Mr. Norman Chan Participants include: The Better Hong Kong Foundation Trustees – Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Mr. Victor Cha, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, HKR International Ltd – Mr. Christopher Sommers, Representative of Dr. Adrian Cheng / General Manager – Operations, K11 Concepts Ltd Corporate Sponsors – Mr. Andrew Yao, Chairman, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd – Mr. Henry Shi, Representative of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd / ExCo Member & Joint Group Head of Global Markets Council Members – Mr. Matthew Lam, Executive Deputy Chairman, Lai Fung Holdings Ltd – Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Ms. Diana Chou, Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group Ltd – Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd – Dr. Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd – Mr. Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd – Mr. Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Mr. Andrew Yu, Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd – Ms. Alice Au, Partner, Spencer Stuart – Mr. Adam Kwok, Executive Director, Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd – Mrs. Ingrid Kwok, Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd – Ms. Clara Chan, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd – Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation – Mr. Fred Teng, President, AmericaChina Public Affairs Institute Mr. Norman Chan (6th left) and members of the Foundation Hong Kong Monetary Authority – Mr. Clement Chan, Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive – Mr. Raymond Yuen, Senior Manager (Senior Executives’ Office) Commissioner’s Office of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR – Mr. Yang Yirui, Deputy Commissioner – Mr. Zhang Yongchao, Deputy Director, Policy Research Department Consulate General in Hong Kong – Ms. Michaela Browning, Consul General, Consulate General of Australia – Mrs. Monika Mueller-Fembeck, Consul General, Consulate General of Austria – Mr. Gustavo Horacio Luis Fazzari, Consul General, Consulate General of Argentina – Mr. Mehdi Hasan, Consul General, Consulate General of Bangladesh – Ms. Michele Deneffe, Consul General, Consulate General of Belgium – Mrs. Esther Blythe, Deputy Head of Mission, British Consulate General – Mr. Jeff Nankivell, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada – Mr. Yobani Velasquez Quintero, Consul General, Consulate General of Colombia – Mr. Jan Juchelka, Consul General, Consulate General of the Czech Republic – Mr. Ahmed Ezzat Abdelhakim, Consul General, Consulate General of Egypt – Ms. Eva Valle Lagares, Head of Trade Section, European Union – Mrs. Mrinalini Srivastava, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of India – Mr. Mandala S Purba, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Indonesia – Mr. Reza Esmkhani, Consul, Consulate General of Iran – Mr. David Costello, Consul General, Consulate General of Ireland – Mrs. Ahuva Spieler, Consul General, Consulate General of Israel – Mr. Clemente Contestabile, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy – Mr. Kim Weon-jin, Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea – Mr. Haider Abulhasan, Consul, Consulate General of the State of Kuwait – Miss Grace Teh Acting, Consul General, Consulate General of Malaysia – Mr. Saul Zambrano Barajas, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico – Mrs. Myat Thuzar Than, Consul General, Consulate General of Myanmar – Mrs. Annemieke Ruigrok, Consul General, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands – Mr. Carl Worker, Consul General, Consulate General of New Zealand – Mr. Nart Augustine Kolo, Consul General, Consulate General of Nigeria – Mr. Sergio Manuel Avila Traverso, Consul General, Consulate General of Peru – Mr. Antonio A. Morales, Consul General, Consulate General of the Philippines – Mr. Boris Ezdrin, Vice Consul, Consulate General of Russian Federation – Mr. Leon Naidoo, Consul (Political/Economic), Consulate General of South Africa – Ms. Foo Teow Lee, Consul General, Consulate General of Singapore – Mrs. Helena Storm, Consul General, Consulate General of Sweden – Mr. Reto Renggli, Consul General, Consulate General of Switzerland – Mr. Asi Mamanee, Consul General, Consulate General of Thailand – Mr. Korhan Kemik, Consul General, Consulate General of Turkey – Mr. Tran Thanh Huan, Consul General, Consulate General of Vietnam International Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong – Mr. Wilhelm Brauner, Chairman, Austrian Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Peter Burnett, Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Andrew Seaton, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce – Mrs. Muriel Moorrees, General Manager, Dutch Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Jens Erik Olsen, Executive Committee Member, European Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Jonna Seppanen, Chairman, Finnish Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Sophie Leconte, Executive Director, French Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Mr. Wolfgang Niedermark, Chief Representative, German Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Luca Cico, President, Italian Chamber of Commerce – Prof. Chan Kei Bui, Exco Member, Singapore Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Kristian Odebier, Chairman, Swedish Chamber of Commerce Local Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Jimmy Kwok, Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Industries A total of 75 guests attended the luncheon

Jointly presented by the Asia Society Hong Kong Center and the Better Hong Kong Foundation, Dr. Edwin Feulner, Founder and Former President of the Heritage Foundation gave a luncheon presentation on 29 January 2019. At the luncheon, Dr. Feulner examined the power of economic freedom and discussed the remarkable achievements Hong Kong has made and what might lie ahead. The Foundation Foundation’s Trustee Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Ms. Jenny Tam; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and representative Ms. Helen Zee; Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guests Mr. Greg So, Mr. Franklin Lam, Mr. K C Kwok, Mr. Thomas Overton, Ms. Charmaine Lee, Mr. Chan Ka-kui, Mr. Andrew Au, Mr. Chris Leung and Mr. Teddy Ng attended the luncheon. (Sitting, L to R) Ms. Charmaine Lee and Ms. Diana Chou; (Standing, L to R) Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. K C Kwok, Mr. Greg So, Mr. Andrew Yao and Mr. Franklin Lam (Sitting, L to R) Ms. Jenny Tam, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Ka-kui and Mr. Chris Leung; (Standing, L to R) Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Ms. Helen Zee, Mr. Thomas Overton, Mr. Andrew Au and Mr. Teddy Ng

On 22 January 2019, the Foundation held its annual spring luncheon with members and media gathering to celebrate the Year of the Pig with members and to strengthen our communication with media friends. The luncheon was hosted by the Foundation’s Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and the media gathering was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. Members joining the luncheon included: Trustees – Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Ms. Li Xuhua, Rep of Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon / Special Assistant, Chia Tai Group Corporate Sponsor – Mr. Henry Shi, Rep of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd / ExCo Member & Joint Group Head of Global Markets Council Members – Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Mr. Philip Ma, Chairman & CEO, The Sincere Co Ltd – Ms. Diana Chou, Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group Ltd – Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd – Dr. Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd – Mr. Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Senior Consultant, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd – Dr. Frankie Yeung, Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd – Mr. John Lee, Vice Chairman, Managing Director, Corporate Client Solutions, Asia, UBS AG – Mr. Anson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies – Mr. Alex Yip, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China, Lockton Companies (Hong Kong) Ltd – Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Amundi Hong Kong – Ltd – Ms. Clara Chan, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Holdings Ltd – Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation More than 30 journalists attended the media gathering and enjoyed sharing with the Foundation’s members their good wishes for prosperity in 2019. Members joining the media gathering included Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Samson Chan and Dr. Frankie Yeung; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Members of the Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (Front row, L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Diana Chou, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Juliana Lam, Ms. Clara Chan and Mr. Thomas Woo; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Henry Shi, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Philip Ma, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Samson Chan, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Alex Yip and Mr. Joseph Yu

On 10 January 2019, the Foundation’s Trustee, Executive Vice Chairman and General Manager of New World Development Co Ltd Dr. Adrian Cheng hosted a luncheon for the Foundation’s members. At the luncheon, Dr. Cheng shared his views on the development and vision of the Greater Bay Area, and exchanged views with the members. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, members joining the luncheon included Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Allen Shi and Ms. Clara Chan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Group photo of Dr. Adrian Cheng (front row, 4th left), Mr. Ronnie Chan (front row, middle) and the Foundation’s members

The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Winnie Ng and Mr. Chan Yim-kwong as well as Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang met with Mrs. Betty Fung, Head of the PICO and her colleagues on 10 January 2019. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Winnie Tse, Ms. Karen Tang, Mrs. Betty Fung, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Laurie Lo and Dr. Roy Chung; (Back row, L to R) Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Donald Chen, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong and Mr. Bassanio So

Invited by the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong, the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Member Dr. Raymond Leung and guest Mr. Franklin Lam met with Mrs. Lebec on 21 December 2018.

Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered her policy address to the Legislative Council in October 2018. On 14 November 2018, Mrs. Lam attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where she talked about the philosophy behind her policy address. The Foundation’s Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung and Mr. Allen Shi; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang attended the luncheon. (Sitting, L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Winnie Chiu and Mr. Sebastian Man; (Standing, L to R) Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong and Mr. Thomas Woo

The Foundation, together with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) and Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), organized the forum on “40th Anniversary of Reform and Opening-Up: Shanghai and Hong Kong to Launch a New Chapter Together” on 13 November 2018 in Shanghai. It was the thirteenth annual forum that was jointly organized by the three organizations. The forum was supported by Shanghai International Economic Exchange Foundation, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai of the HKSAR Government and Shanghai Office of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Group photo with Vice Chairman of CPPCC Mr. Leung Chun-ying (front row, middle), Executive Committee Chairman of the Foundation Mr. Ronnie Chan (front row, 2nd right), Chairman of the Shanghai CPPCC Mr. Dong Yunhu (front row, 5th left), President of the SASS Dr. Zhang Daogen (front row, 3rd left) and the Foundation’s members Ms. Karen Tang (2nd row, 5th right), Mr. Philip Ma (2nd row, 4th right), Mr. Oscar Chow (3rd row, 3rd right), Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng (3rd row, 2nd right) and Ms. Jenny Tam (3rd row, 1st right) More than a hundred experts, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and the Mainland attended the forum. The Chairman of the Shanghai CPPCC Mr. Dong Yunhu, President of the SASS Dr. Zhang Daogen together with the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan officiated at the opening ceremony. Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of CPPCC and former Chief Executive of HKSAR gave a keynote speech sharing his early involvement in the opening-up of the country as well as his aspiration about the future. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan gave an opening remark Mr. Leung Chun-ying delivered a keynote speech The Foundation’s Trustee Dr. Adrian Cheng’s representative Ms. Jenny Tam; Council Members Mr. Oscar Chow, Mr. Philip Ma and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guests Ms. Sophia Kao and Ms. Grace Yu participated in the forum.

Over the past four decades, China’s reform and opening up has not only profoundly changed the country, but also greatly influenced the whole world. And Hong Kong has played a significant and unique role and made historic contribution in the national reform and opening up endeavor. On 29 October 2018, the Better Hong Kong Foundation and the Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR jointly organized a conference entitled “China’s 40 Years of Reform and Opening up: Implications for the world and Role of Hong Kong”, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening up. At the conference, international political leaders, senior officials of both the central government and the HKSAR government, prominent scholars across the world and business leaders who have witnessed and participated in the journey of reform and opening up shared their insights on the global implications of China’s reform and opening up, Hong Kong’s role and contribution, and visions for the future. (Front row, L to R) Prof. Lawrence Lau, Dr. Jusuf Wanandi, Prof. Martin Jacques, Commissioner Xie Feng, Mr. Li Zhaoxing, Mr. Dominique De Villepin, Mrs. Carrie Lam, Mr. Yukio Hatoyama, Ms. Charlene Barshefsky, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Tan Tieniu and Prof. Harry Harding; (Back row, L to R) Dr. Peter Qiu, Deputy Commissioner Yang Yirui, Mr. Patrick Nip, Mr. Edward Yau, Mr. Merlin Swire, Mr. Joseph Yam, Dr. Yuan Peng, Mr. Gao Yingxi, Ms. Teresa Cheng, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Feng Tie, Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an and Ms. Karen Tang The conference was officiated by Commissioner Xie Feng and the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, and the Chief Executive of the HKSAR Mrs. Carrie Lam. The former French Prime Minister Mr. Dominique De Villepin, former Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Yukio Hatoyama, former Chinese Foreign Minister Mr. Li Zhaoxing and former U.S. trade representative Ms. Charlene Barshefsky delivered keynote addresses at the conference. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan gave an opening remark The Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam shared her views at the conference Former Chinese Foreign Minister Mr. Li Zhaoxing Former French Prime Minister Mr. Dominique De Villepin Former Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Yukio Hatoyama Former U.S. trade representative Ms. Charlene Barshefsky Other prominent speakers from overseas and the Mainland China included Prof. Martin Jacques from University of Cambridge, Prof. Harry Harding from University Virginia, Dr. Jusuf Wanandi from Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Yuan Peng from China Institute of Contemporary International Relations and Dr. Peter Qiu from Phoenix TV. From Hong Kong, the Chief Secretary for Administration Mr. Matthew Cheung, former Chief Executive of Hong Kong Monetary Authority Mr. Joseph Yam, Chairman of John Swire & Sons Mr. Merlin Swire, Vice Chairman, Chief Executive of Bank of China Mr. Gao Yingxi and notable economist former Vice-Chancellor & President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Prof. Lawrence Lau also shared their thoughts. At the luncheon, we were honoured to have invited Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR to address the audiences. Mr. Tung Chee-hwa spoke at the luncheon after the conference (L to R) Prof. Martin Jacques, Prof. Harry Harding, Dr. Jusuf Wanandi, Dr. Yuan Peng and Dr. Peter Qiu (L to R) Mr. Matthew Cheung, Mr. Joseph Yam, Mr. Merlin Swire, Mr. Gao Yingxi and Prof. Lawrence Lau Over three hundreds participants including senior government officials, foreign consuls in Hong Kong, business leaders from international chambers of commerce as well as representatives from local business, academic, youth and media attended the conference. The Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip and Ms. Rosana Wong; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang participated in the conference.  

Founded in 2008 by Prof. Thierry de Montbrial, Chairman of the French Institute of Foreign Relations (Ifri), the World Policy Conference (WPC) held its eleventh edition from 26 to 28 October 2018 in Rabat, Morocco. The WPC’s mission is to reflect upon and to come up with solutions to the constant upheavals of today’s world and to create lasting bonds between the participants. This international conference gave a voice to political, economic, academic and media players from over 40 countries. Moderated by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (1st left), (starting from 2nd left) Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Mr. Shi Vikram Khemka and Dr. Bayu Krisnamurthi shared their views on the Belt and Road Initiative Initiated and organized by the Foundation, a plenary session entitled “One Belt, One Road” was held in this year’s conference. The Foundation invited Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former Chief Executive of the HKSAR, Mr. Shi Vikram Khemka, Vice Chairman of SUN Group, and Dr. Bayu Krisnamurthi, former Vice Minister of Trade of Indonesia to speak and share their insights in the session. The session was moderated by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang participated in the conference. (L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Prof. Thierry de Montbrial, Mr. Shi Vikram Khemka and Dr. Bayu Krisnamurthi

The Foundation organized its first delegation to the Russian Federation from 22 to 28 September 2018, visiting Moscow and St. Petersburg. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, the delegation were able to meet with senior government officials and local business leaders to understand more about the investment opportunities and economic development in Russia. The Delegation visited the mayor’s office of Moscow List of Delegates: – Mr. Ronnie CHAN (Leader) Executive Committee Chairman, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Tan Sri Dato’ David CHIU Trustee, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd – Ms. Pansy HO Trustee, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Group Executive Chairman & Managing Director, Shun Tak Holdings Ltd – Mr. Thomas WOO Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Ms. Winnie NG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd – Mr. Philip MA Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman & CEO, The Sincere Co Ltd – Ms. Diana CHOU Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group – Mr. Sebastian MAN Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Ms. Juliana LAM Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd – Mr. Samson CHAN Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Dr. Frankie YEUNG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd – Mr. John LEE Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Vice Chairman & Co-Head of Greater China, Asia Corporate Client Solutions, UBS AG – Mr. Anson CHAN Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies – Mr. Bryant LU Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Ms. Rosana WONG Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Executive Director, Yau Lee Holdings Ltd – Mr. Allen SHI Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chairman, Brilliant International Group Ltd – Dr. ZHONG Xiaofeng Council Member, The Better Hong Kong Foundation / Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd – Mr. Andrew CHIU Assistant to Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd – Ms. Karen TANG Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation Business dinner hosted by Roscongress Foundation with local business community leaders and chaired by Mr. Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President Organizations and Places Visited: Moscow – Mr. Anton KOBYAKOV, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation – Mr. Maxim ORESHKIN, Minister of Economic Development – Mr. Dmitriy KOSTENNIKOV, Deputy Minister of Healthcare – Mr. Sergei SOBYANIN, Mayor of Moscow – Mr. FAN Xianrong, Plenipotentiary Minister of the Embassy of the PRC in Russia – Roscongress Foundation – Kremlin Palace – Red Square – The State Historical Museum of Russia – The State Tretyakov Gallery – Victory Museum – Armoury Chamber – Bunker-42 (Museum of Cold War) – GUM Department Store – Moscow Metro Subway – Sparrow Hills Meeting with Mr. Sergei Sobyanin (middle), Mayor of Moscow The Foundation’s Trustees (L to R) Tri Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ms. Pansy Ho and Mr. Ronnie Chan together with delegates shared their views at the meeting with Minister of Economic Development Meeting with Mr. Dmitriy Kostennikov, Deputy Minister of Healthcare Plenipotentiary Minister FAN Xianrong (front row, 8th right) received the delegation at the Chinese Embassy in Moscow At Red Square St. Petersburg – Mr. Georgy POLTAVCHENKO, Governor of St. Petersburg – Mr. Andrey NIKITIN, Governor of Novgorod Region – Mr. Dmitry YALOV, Vice-Governor of Leningrad Region – Ms. GUO Min, Consul-General of the Consulate-General of the PRC in St. Petersburg – Mr. Andrey Stanislavovich MAKSIMOV, Committee Chairman, Committee for Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg – Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University – Imperial Palace of Peterhof – Hermitage Museum – Military Historical Museum – Vodka Museum – Church of Savior on the Spilled Blood – St. Issac’s Cathedral – The Mariinsky Theatre Meeting with Mr. Georgy Poltavchenko (6th right), Governor of St. Petersburg Attended the National Day Reception hosted by Chinese Consulate-General in St. Petersburg, with Consul-General Guo Min (6th right) Lunch meeting with Mr. Andrey Nikitin (2nd right), Governor of Novgorod Region and Mr. Dmitry Yalov (middle), Vice-Governor of Leningrad Region Meeting with Mr. Andrey Stanislavovich Maksimov, Committee Chairman, Committee for Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg Visited Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Consul-General Guo Min hosted a dinner for the delegation at the Chinese Consulate-General in St. Petersburg

In an effort to enhance the understanding of China and Hong Kong by American media, since 1996 the Foundation has invited between six to eight American journalists each year to visit China and Hong Kong. The Foundation sponsored and organized their trip. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, the program enables the journalists to meet with senior central government officials in Beijing and local municipal officials in one of the second or third tier cities in China. The Foundation also organizes meetings with key industry and business players, academic and research institutions and media people to broaden the participants’ network other than providing them an overview of the cities they visited. This year, the Foundation, in association with the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and the East-West Center organized the 9th China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program, as an expansion of the original Hong Kong Journalism Fellows program by adding the visit of the China journalists to the U.S. The theme of this year’s program is “Business and Trade: Opportunities and Challenges”. A delegation of six senior U.S. journalists visited Beijing, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Shenzhen and Hong Kong from 8 – 19 September 2018 while three Chinese journalists visited New York and Washington D.C. in the U.S. during the period. After their respective study tours, all Chinese and American journalists met in Washington D.C. to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of each country can be improved. Through direct dialogue with local authorities and communities in different areas and seeing the developments for themselves, the U.S. journalists gain a better understanding of the current situation and future development of Hong Kong and Mainland China. List of U.S. journalists: – Mr. Benjamin Bartenstein, Emerging Markets Reporter, Bloomberg News, New York, NY – Mr. Adam Behsudi, Trade Reporter, POLITICO, Arlington, VA – Ms. Mary Childs, Senior Reporter, Barron’s, New York, NY – Mr. Alexander Kaufman, Reporter, HuffPost, New York, NY – Mr. William Luckie, News Anchor/Reporter, KLTV, Tyler, TX – Ms. Mariana Keller, Senior Video Producer, NBC News, New York, NY Organizations visited: Beijing – Ministry of Foreign Affairs – HKSAR Government Office in Beijing – China Institute of International Studies – China Center for International Economic Exchanges – Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – Global Times – All China Journalists Association Meeting with Mr. Yu Dunhai (middle), Deputy Director-General of Information Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guangzhong, Zhuhai, Dongguan & Shenzhen – Hengqin Free Trade Zone – Hongkong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge – iFLYTEK Co Ltd – Royole Co – China Spallation Neutron Source – Guangdong Radio and Television Station – Wonderful Ceramics Museum – Canton Tower – Shenzhen Museum Understanding more about the Hongkong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong – Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR – Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Former Chief Executive of HKSAR – Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR – Mr. Kurt Tong, Consul General of American Consulate General – Mr. Wesley Wong, Solicitor General of Department of Justice – American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong – Vision 2047 Foundation Meeting with Mr. Tung Chee-hwa (4th right), Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR List of Chinese journalists – Mr. Liu Cheng’an, Editor-in-Chief, Sichuan Radio and Television, Chengdu – Ms. Yu Jiaxin, Reporter, Xinhua News Agency, Beijing – Mr. XU Meng, Chief Reporter, JieFang Daily, Shanghai During their visit in the U.S., the Chinese journalists met with government officials, think tanks, community and business leaders, educators, local journalists, and others to gain insight on diverse issues and to understand more about the general views from the U.S. interlocutors on the relationship between China and the U.S.

From 21 – 27 July 2018, a study tour to Beijing, Xiongan and Tianjin was organized for the winning teams of the 12th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest. In Beijing, students visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where they were able to observe the press conference hosted by Spokesman Mr. Geng Shuang at the Blue Hall. They also had dialogue with a group of young diplomats. One of the highlights of the tour was the visit to Xiongan New Area to understand its town planning. Through the contest, we hope that young people and the general public in Hong Kong will become more interested in learning about the development of China in the context of world diplomacy. Group photo with the Ministry’s Spokesman Mr. Geng Shuang at the Blue Hall Sharing session with young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visited Beijing Yanqi Lake International Conference Centre Visited Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Visited Xiongan New Area Visited Tianjin Planning Exhibition Hall

The Foundation completed its annual delegation visit to the United States from 9 to 12 July 2018. The main purpose of the delegation was to foster a better understanding of the political, economic and social developments in both the United States and Hong Kong. This year’s delegation was led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Properties Ltd. Delegates included Council Members Ms. Winnie Ng, Director of The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd and Mr. John Lee, Vice Chairman and Co-Head of Greater China, Asia Corporate Client Solutions of UBS AG Corporate Client Solutions; Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Song Teng, CEO of Haitong International Securities (USA) Inc; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guests Ms. Tammy Tam, Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post and Mr. Fred Teng, President of AmericaChina Public Affairs Institute. The delegation visited the Executive Branch (U.S. Department of Commerce); member of the Legislative Branch (Senator Mitch McConnell); think tanks (The Brookings Institution and the Heritage Foundation); NGOs (China General Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.-Asia Institute); a financial institution (New York Stock Exchange); and media (Bloomberg, The Economist and Bloomberg). The delegation also visited the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Washington DC. The delegation was honored that the Embassy of the PRC in the U.S. (Ambassador Cui Tiankai) and the Consulate General of the PRC in New York (Acting Consul General Zhao Yumin) hosted luncheon and dinner to welcome the delegation respectively. The Permanent Mission of the PRC to the UN (Ambassador Ma Chaoxu) also met with the delegation. (Please click here to view the bios of the delegates.) Itinerary Washington D.C. 9 July 2018 (Monday) Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office – Washington D.C. – Mr. Eddie Mak, Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA – Mr. Law Kin-wai, Director – Mr. Jackson Wong, Deputy Director The Brookings Institution – Mr. David Dollar, Senior Fellow – Foreign Policy, Global Economy and Development, John L. Thornton China Center – Dr. Richard Bush, The Michael H. Armacost Chair, Chen-Fu and Cecilia Yen Koo Chair in Taiwan Studies, Senior Fellow – Foreign Policy, John L. Thornton China Center Luncheon Hosted by Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – Ambassador Cui Tiankai (崔天凱大使) – Mr. Zhou Jingxing, Minister Counselor (周景興公使銜參贊) – Mr. Hu Yumin, First Secretary (胡鈺旻一秘) U.S. Department of Commerce – Mr. Alan Turley, Deputy Assistant Secretary for China U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Charles Freeman, Senior Vice President for Asia – Mr. Jeremie Waterman, President of the China Center Dinner Hosted by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office – Washington DC – Mr. Eddie Mak, Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA – Mr. Law Kin-wai, Director – Mr. Jackson Wong, Deputy Director Ambassador Cui Tiankai (4th left) hosted a luncheon for the delegation 10 July 2018 (Tuesday) Capitol Hill Breakfast Meeting Hosted by The U.S.-Asia Institute – Mr. Christopher McCannell, USAI Congressional Circle – Ms. Mary Purdy, Senior Advisor – Ms. Mary Sue Bissell, Executive Director POLITICO – Mr. Bryan Bender, Defense Editor – Ms. Marty Kady, Editorial Director, Politico Pro – Ms. Elizabeth Ralph, Deputy Editor of Politico Magazine – Ms. Megan Cassella, Trade Reporter – Mr. Michael Crowley, Foreign Affairs Editor – Mr. Adam Behsudi, Trade Reporter Heritage Foundation – Mr. Walter Lohman, Director of the Asia Center – Mr. Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow – Mr. Riley Walters, Policy Analyst, Asia Economy and Technology Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell With Leader Mitch McConnell (middle) New York 12 July 2018 (Thursday) The Economist – Mr. Tom Easton, American Finance Editor – Mr. Vijay Vaitheeswaran, U.S. Business Editor Permanent Mission of P.R. China to the United Nations – Ambassador Ma Chaoxu, Permanent Representative to the UN (馬朝旭大使) Luncheon Hosted by New York Stock Exchange – Ms. Betty Liu, Executive Vice Chairman China General Chamber of Commerce – USA – Mr. XU Chen, Chairman (President and CEO of Bank of China USA) Bloomberg – Ms. Catherine Dodge, First Word DC (Politics/Congress/White House) – Mr. Ye Xie, Market Blogger (Global Macro, Foreign Exchange) – Mr. Carl Riccadonna, U.S. Chief Economist – Mr. George Lei, Emerging Markets – Mr. Jacob Gu, CBN International Markets Editor in NYC (Stocks, FX, China, U.S.) Dinner Hosted by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York – Dr. Zhao Yumin, Acting Consul General (趙宇敏署理總領事) – Mr. Qian Jing, Deputy Consul General (錢進副總領事) – Mr. Wang Qiang, Consul (王強領事) – Mr. Chen Zhisong, Consul (陳志嵩領事) Ambassador Ma Chaoxu (3rd left) met with the delegation

The press conference of 2018 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Hong Kong) was held in Hong Kong on 29 June 2018. It was organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and co-organized by Center for City and Competitiveness of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Led by Prof. Ni Pengfei of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the theme of the 2018 Report is “40 Years: Formation of Cities Across the Country” , revealing the contributions of cities in China’s opening-up and reforms. It also revealed the mechanism of successful development of Chinese cities in the past four decades. The press conference was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tan. Prof. Ni gave a presentation on the report and explained the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong. Prof. Shen Jianfa from the Chinese University of Hong Kong commented on the findings about Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Prof. Ni Pengfei (left) and Prof. Shen Jianfa presented the report to Hong Kong media According to the Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness Index in 2017, the top ten cities are Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Guangzhou, Beijing, Tianjin, Suzhou, Nanjing and Wuhan. They are all located in Pearl River Delta (PRD), Yangtze River Delta (YRD), Bohai Rim; and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan area, except Wuhan, which is in central China. This reflects the advantages of coastal area in development. Hong Kong tops the Livability Competitiveness Index. Hong Kong ranks high in quality education environment, good medical environment, green and ecological environment, and active economic environment. These contribute to the top ranking of the city. Hong Kong leads in Sustainable Competitiveness Index. Hong Kong’s economy maintains a good momentum of development in recent years. However, from a structural point of view, Hong Kong still faces major challenges in terms of technology innovation, industrial diversification and upgrading. In terms of spatial development, Hong Kong should embrace the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) and undertake the roles of strategic node and core hub in the BRI. At the same time, Hong Kong should actively participate in the formation and development of the Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area (GBA). Hong Kong should make good use of its advantages and grasp opportunities arising from science & innovation, the BRI and the GBA, in order to achieve sustainable development and strengthen its urban competitiveness. Before the press conference, the Foundation’s Council Member Dr. Roy Chung chaired a luncheon discussion where members of the Foundation and guests exchanged and shared their views on the report. Invited guests including Mr. Andrew Au, Government Economist, Prof. Anthony Yeh, Chair Professor of Department of Urban Planning and Design of the University of Hong Kong, Dr. Joe Fang, Chief Research Officer of the One Country Two Systems Research Institute; and Dr. Tse Kwok-leung, Head of Policy & Economic Research of the Bank of China also shared their views at the luncheon discussion. The Foundation’s members and invited guests exchanged views at the discussion luncheon

Chaired by Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Wang Zhimin, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (the Liaison Office) to attend the dinner on 12 June 2018, discussed and exchanged views with members of the Foundation. Members joining the dinner included Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ms. Pansy Ho, Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Yeung Kin-man’s representative Ms. Angela Yeung; Corporate Sponsor Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Alice Au, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Adam Kwok, Mr. Allen Shi and Mr. Andrew Fan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Mr. Yang Jian, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office, Ms. Wang Jun, Deputy Director-General of Research Department, Mr. Xiao Ming, Secretary of Director, Mr. Chen Jipeng, Secretary of Deputy Director and Mr. Lin Yikai of Research Department also joined the dinner. (Front row, L to R) Dr. Lin Yong, Ms. Li Xuhua, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Wang Zhimin, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Pansy Ho, Mr. Yang Jian, Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. Adam Kwok; (Back row, L to R) Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Samson Chan, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Ms. Rosana Wong, Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. John Lee, Ms. Diana Chou, Ms. Angela Yeung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Andrew Fan, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Allen Shi, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Ms. Wang Jun, Ms. Winnie Ng and Mr. Andrew Yu

To strengthen communication and enhance friendship, the Commissioner of the China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR Mr. Xie Feng hosted a luncheon for members of the Foundation at his office on 12 June 2018. At the luncheon, Commissioner Xie shared his analysis of the recent changes and developments of the international environment, and the impact on China and its foreign policy. Participants of the luncheon included the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsor Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Mr. Andrew Fan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Commissioner Xie Feng (front row, 6th right) hosted a luncheon for the Foundation’s members at his office

Jointly organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR and the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the Final of the 12th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest was successfully held on 19 May 2018. The contest aims to raise students’ interest in international affairs and knowledge of the nation’s foreign policy. The theme of this year’s contest was “China and the World: 40 Years of Opening Up”. The organizers were honored to have invited the Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam as the Guest of Honor of the Final and to address us at the prize presentation ceremony. On behalf of the Foundation, Council Member Dr. Roy Chung was one of the officiating guests of the Final while Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Samson Chan and Mr. Allen Shi, and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang attended the event. Other officiating guests included Commissioner Xie Feng, Deputy Director of Liaison Office of Central Government in HKSAR Mr. Chen Dong, Under Secretary for Education Dr. Choi Yuk-lin, Deputy Director of the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs of MFA Ms. Hou Yue and Counselor of the Information Department of MFA Ms. Dai Lan. The Final was successfully held on 19 May 2018 Invited by the Foundation, Mr. Martin Liao, Members of the Executive Council cum Legislative Council and Prof. Wang Yuk-shan, President of the Open University of Hong Kong were judges for the Final. Other judges including Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Dr. Margaret Chan, member of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee and former Director-General of World Health Organization, and Ms. Cally Kwong, the NPC Deputy. Ten shortlisted secondary school teams entered into the Final and competed under two groups, namely Elite Group and Pioneer Group. After rounds of fierce competition, the championship of the Elite Group went to Ying Wa College while Diocesan Girls’ School and PLK Tung Yuk Tien College won the Silver awards, and Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School and Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School won the Bronze awards. Miss. Liu Wing-sze of Diocesan Girls’ School was given the Best Spokesperson Award. The Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam presented the Gold Award of the Elite Group to Ying Wa College The Foundation’s Council Member Dr. Roy Chung (6th right) together with the Under Secretary for Education Dr. Choi Yuk-lin presented the Bronze Awards of the Elite Group Dr. Margaret Chan, former Director-General of World Health Organization and member of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, presented the Best Spokesperson Award Under Pioneer Group, the championship went to Sing Yin Secondary School. Queen’s College and Kwun Tong Maryknoll College won the Silver and Bronze awards respectively while SKH Chan Young Secondary School and Shatin Pui Ying College won the Merits awards. Prof. Wong Yuk-Shan, President of the Open University of Hong Kong presented the Gold Award of the Pioneer Group to Sing Yin Secondary School More than 22,000 students from 125 primary and secondary schools enrolled in this year’s contest which set the highest record since the launch of the contest. The Final was held and recorded at the TVB studio and more than 400 audiences including students and teachers from primary and secondary schools were amazed by the excellent performances of the finalists. A special TV program about the contest was produced and broadcast on 26 May 2018. A study tour to Beijing, Xiongan and Tianjin will be organized for the students, teachers and principals of the winning teams in late July. Results of Secondary School Category: Elite Group Gold – Ying Wa College Silver – Diocesan Girls’ School ;  Po Leung Kuk Tung Yuk Tien College Bronze – Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School ;  Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School Best Spokesperson – Liu Wing Sze (Diocesan Girls’ School) Pioneer Group Gold – Sing Yin Secondary School Silver – Queen’s College Bronze – Kwun Tong Maryknoll College Merits – SKH Chan Young Secondary School ; Shatin Pui Ying College

Organized by the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong (JCIHK) and sponsored by the Foundation, the Belt & Road (B&R) International Youth Summit 2018 was held from 13 to 14 April 2018. The summit provided opportunities for participants to visit companies such as Tencent, Skyworth and Das Intellitech in Shenzhen as well as to exchange views with Chinese entrepreneurs. They then participated in a forum in Hong Kong which covered topics such as business opportunities and related policies in the Mainland China, and the advantages of Hong Kong as springboard for B&R countries to enter into the China market. A press conference was held to announce the results of the Belt and Road Related Survey which was conducted amongst the B&R countries and regions. Around 400 young people from Hong Kong, the Mainland China and overseas countries participated in the summit. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (front row, 5th right) attended the summit

The Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan delivered his 2018-2019 Budget Speech to the Legislative Council on 28 February 2018. On 28 March 2018, Mr. Chan attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where he talked to the Hong Kong business community about his thoughts behind the Budget. The Foundation’s Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Alex Yip and Ms. Clara Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Kenneth Chan, Mr. Ivan Wong, Mr. Albert Ip, Ms. Rita Yip, Dr. Miranda Lou, Ms. Yvonne Mak, Mr. Vincent Woo, Mr. Cheung Wai-lam, Ms. Phyllis Chan, Ms. Naomi Chan, Mr. Gordon Kee, Mr. Kevin Lim, Ms. Annora Ng joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Phyllis Chan, Ms. Clara Chan, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Miranda Lou and Mr. Alex Yip; (Back row, L to R) Ms. Naomi Chan, Ms. Annora Ng, Mr. Kevin Lim, Ms. Rita Yip, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Cheung Wai-lam, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Gordon Kee, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Vincent Woo, Mr. Albert Yip, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Kenneth Chan and Ms. Yvonne Mak

Invited by the HKSAR Government, the Delegation of US Congressional Staffers visited Hong Kong in late March. During their stay in Hong Kong, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for the delegation on 26 March 2018. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou and Mr. Adam Kwok’s representative Mr. Mac Overton; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guest Mr. Franklin Lam joined the luncheon to exchange views with the delegates on the developments of the Mainland China and Hong Kong. With the Delegation of US Congressional Staffers

Jointly offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Hong Kong and the Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of South California, the Master of Global Public Policy degree is designed for mid-career professionals in public, private and social sectors around the world who have substantial experience in relevant professions and are eager to understand and creatively solve complex policy problems. On 16 March 2018, the Foundation hosted a luncheon where Council Members Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. Sebastian Man and the invited guest Mr. Stephen Wong attended and shared their views and comments on the projects presented by the students. Dr. Roy Chung (standing) shared his views with the students

On 2 March 2018, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Mr. Feng Haiyang during his visit to Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. John Lee and Ms. Clara Chan jointly hosted the luncheon. (L to R) Mr. Pan Zitian, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. John Lee, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Feng Haiyang, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Clara Chan and Mr. Thomas Woo

At the beginning of each year, the Better Hong Kong Foundation always organizes Spring Speaking Luncheon for the Foundation’s members to greet the Consuls General and chairmen of international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. This year’s luncheon was successfully held on 1 March 2018. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan together with Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu as well as the Foundation’s members hosted the luncheon for around 50 guests. The Foundation was deeply honored to have invited Commissioner Xie Feng to give a speech entitled “China’s Major-Country Diplomacy under the Guidance of Xi Jinping’s Diplomatic Thought” at the luncheon. Speech by Commissioner Xie Feng Participants include: The Better Hong Kong Foundation Trustees – Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd Corporate Sponsor – Mr. Ben Zhang, Representative of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd / EXCO Member Council Members – Ms. Winnie Chiu, President & Executive Director, Dorsett Hospitality International – Mr. Oscar Chow, Non-Executive Director, Chevalier International Holdings Ltd – Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Mr. Philip Ma, Chairman & CEO, The Sincere Co Ltd – Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd – Dr. Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd – Dr. Frankie Yeung, Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd – Mr. Anson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies – Dr. Allen Shi, Chairman, Brilliant Group Ltd (First Vice President, Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong) – Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd – Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation Commissioner Xie Feng and members of the Foundation Commissioner’s Office of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR – Mr. Zheng Zhenhua, Director-General, Policy Research Department – Mr. Sun Zhen, Spokesman & Director-General, Department of Media & Public Relations – Mr. Feng Qiang, First Secretary, Department of Media & Public Relations Consulate General in Hong Kong – Ms. Michaela Browning, Consul General, Consulate General of Australia – Mrs. Monika Mueller-Fembeck, Consul General, Consulate General of Austria – Mr. Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood, Consul General, Consulate General of Bangladesh – Ms. Michèle Deneffe, Consul General, Consulate General of Belgium – Ms. Sarah Docherty, Head of Political & Communications Section, British Consulate-General – Mr. Jeff Nankivell, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada – Mr. Yobani Velásquez Quintero, Consul General, Consulate General of Colombia – Mr. Jang Song Chol, Consul General, Consulate General of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Ms. Carmen Cano De Lasla, Head of Office, European Union – Ms. Paule Ignatio, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of France – Mr. Puneet Agrawal, Consul General, Consulate General of India – Mr. Natan Kambuno, Consul, Consulate General of Indonesia – Dr. Mehdi Fakheri, Consul General, Consulate General of Iran – Mr. Antonello De Riu, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy – Mr. Kuninori Matsuda, Consul General, Consulate General of Japan – Mr. Kim Weon-jin, Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea – Mr. Tengku Sirajuzzaman, Consul General, Consulate General of Malaysia – Mr. Kyaw Zay Yar Lin, Deputy Chief, Consulate General of Myanmar – Mr. Kamal Prasad Bhattarai, Consul General, Consulate General of Nepal – Mr. Shannon Tau, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of New Zealand – Mrs. Inex Jaho-Herbert, Consul, Consulate General of Nigeria – Mr. Gonzalo Talavera Alvarez, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Peru – Ms. Antonio A. Morales, Consul General, Consulate General of the Philippines – Mr. Omar B. Al Bunayan, Consul General, Consulate General of Saudi Arabia – Ms. Foo Teow Lee, Consul General, Consulate General of Singapore – Mr. Leon Naidoo, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of South Africa – Mrs. Helena Storm, Consul General, Consulate General of Sweden – Mr. Reto Renggli, Consul General, Consulate General of Switzerland – Mr. Korhan Kemik, Consul General, Consulate General of Turkey – Mr. Kurt Tong, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General – Mr. Tran Thanh Huan, Consul General, Consulate General of Vietnam – Mr. Victor Machamba, Consul, Consulate General of Zimbabwe International Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong – Ms. Tara Joseph, President, American Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Wilhelm Brauner, Chairman, Austrian Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Andrew Seaton, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Vanessa Poon, Executive Committee – Secretary, Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Claudio de Bedin, Vice Chairman, European Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Delphine Colson, Executive Director, French Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Mr. Wolfgang Niedermark, Chief Representative, German Chamber of Commerce – Dr. Rafael Aharoni, Chairman, Israeli Chamber of Commerce – Mr. David Whitwam, Chairman, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce – Mr. S G Lim, Ex-co Member, Singapore Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Kristian Odebier, Chairman, Swedish Chamber of Commerce Local Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Jimmy Kwok, Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Industries

On 28 February 2018, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Li Xiaosi and his wife Madam Huang Yan during their visit to Hong Kong. Hosted by the Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. John Lee, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Ms. Clara Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and guest Mr. Chris Hoong also joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Chris Hoong, Ambassador Li Xiaosi, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Madam Huang Yan and Ms. Li Xuhua; (Back row, L to R) Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Samson Chan, Ms. Clara Chan, Mr. John Lee and Ms. Karen Tang

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. John Lee as well as the Founder of HKGolden50 Mr. Franklin Lam and Ms. Karen Man met with two MEPs Miss Emma McClarkin (UK) and Mr. Jens Gieseke (Germany) during their visit in Hong Kong. (L to R) Mr. Franklin Lam, Ms. Karen Man, Miss Emma McClarkin, Mr. Jens Gieseke , Ms. Karen Tang and Dr. Roy Chung

On 13 February 2018, the Foundation held its annual spring luncheon with members and media gathering to celebrate the Year of the Dog with members and to strengthen our communication with media friends. The luncheon was hosted by the Foundation’s Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and the media gathering was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. Members joining the luncheon included: Trustees – Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd – Ms. Li Xuhua, Rep of Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon / Special Assistant, Chia Tai Group Corporate Sponsors – Mr. Andrew Yao, Chairman, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd – Dr. Duke Du, Rep of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd / Managing Director Council Members – Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd – Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd – Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd  – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Mr. Philip Ma, Chairman & CEO, The Sincere Co Ltd – Ms. Diana Chou, Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, AML Group Holdings Ltd – Dr. Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd – Mr. Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Industries Ltd – Dr. Frankie Yeung, Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd – Mr. John Lee, Vice Chairman, Managing Director, Corporate Client Solutions, Asia, UBS AG – Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Chairman, Tsui Wah Holdings Ltd – Mr. Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd – Mr. Dominic Pang, Chairman, Chun Wo Development Holdings Ltd – Ms. Rosana Wong, Executive Director, Yau Lee Holdings Ltd – Dr. Allen Shi, Chairman, Brilliant Group Ltd – Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Amundi Hong Kong  – Ltd – Mr. Andrew Fan, Chairman, NU SKIN China & Strategic Advisor, Global Opportunity Innovation Team  – Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation More than 30 journalists attended the media gathering and enjoyed sharing with the Foundation’s members their good wishes for prosperity in 2018. Members joining the media gathering included Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and representative Ms. Theresa Tang; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Frankie Yeung and Mr. Lee Yuen-hong; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Members of the Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (Front row, L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Winnie Ng, Ms. Karen Tang, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Juliana Lam, Ms. Diana Chou and Ms. Rosana Wong; (Back row, L to R) Mr. John Lee, Dr. Allen Shi, Mr. Dominic Pang, Dr. Duke Du, Mr. Andrew Fan, Dr. Raymond Leung, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Bryant Lu and Mr. Lee Yuen-hong

On 12 February 2018, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR to attend a luncheon where she discussed and exchanged views with members of the Foundation. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Dr. Yeung Kin-man and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and Dr. Lin Yong; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Adam Kwok, Dr. Allen Shi, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Andrew Fan and Ms. Clara Chan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the luncheon. Mrs. Carrie Lam (3rd left) shared her view with the Foundation’s members

On 2 February 2018, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Zhai Jun during his visit to Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Frankie Yeung and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng jointly hosted the luncheon. Invited guests Mr. Simon Wong and Ms. Clara Chan also joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ambassador Zhai Jun, Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Frankie Yeung; (Back row, L to R) Ms. Li Qi, Mr. Simon Wong, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Clara Chan and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Member Dr. Roy Chung hosted a lunch meeting with Prof. Montbrial during his visit in Hong Kong.  

The Foundation’s Council Members Dr. Roy Chung and Dr. Raymond Leung together with the Founder of HKGolden50 Mr. Franklin Lam met with Ir. Nurhaida as well as her colleagues Mrs. Yuliana and Mr. Ricky Arindo Aslim during their visit in Hong Kong. (L to R) Mr. Franklin Lam, Mr. Ricky Arindo Aslim, Dr. Raymond Leung, Ir. Nurhaida, Dr. Roy Chung and Mrs. Yuliana

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and invited guest Mr. Franklin Lam hosted a lunch meeting with Dr. Cabolis during his visit in Hong Kong.

On 29 November 2017, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Li Ruiyu and his wife Madam Ding Ming during their visit to Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo and Ms. Juliana Lam; and Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Cheung Ming-ming jointly hosted the luncheon where guest Dr. Fang Zhou attended as well. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Dr. Roy Chung, Ambassador Li Ruiyu, Madam Ding Ming and Ms. Juliana Lam (Back row, L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Cheung Ming-ming, Dr. Fang Zhou and Ms. Li Xuhua

On 24 November 2017, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Lou Zhaohui during his visit to Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and Mr. Henry Shi, and Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng jointly hosted the luncheon where guests Mr. Franklin Lam and Prof. Zhang Baohui attended as well. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Karen Tang, Ambassador Lou Zhaohui, Dr. Raymond Leung and Ms. Juliana Lam (Back row, L to R) Mr. Huang Gang, Mr. Henry Shi, Mr. Andrew Yao, Mr. Thomas Woo, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Prof. Zhang Baohui and Mr. Franklin Lam

On 21 November 2017, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former Chief Executive of the HKSAR to attend a luncheon where he shared his views on Hong Kong’s roles in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Yao and Ms. Emily Ngan; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Ms. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip, Dr. Allen Shi and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng; and invited guests Mr. Cheung Chi-kong, Mr. Franklin Lam, Mr. Derrick Pang and Mr. Andrew Young also joined the luncheon. Mr. Leung Chun-ying (middle) shared his views with the Foundation’s members

On 20 November 2017, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Ma Keqing during her visit to Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Samson Chan and Mr. Anson Chan, and Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Ben Zhang jointly hosted the luncheon where guests Ms. Betty Ho, Director of the HKETO Berlin, and Mr. C K Yeung, Associate Vice-President of Hong Kong Baptist University, attended as well. Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu has also met with Ambassador Ma briefly before the luncheon. (L to R) Mr. C K Yeung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Chris Hoong, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ambassador Ma Keqing, Ms. Betty Ho, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Philip Ma and Mr. Ben Zhang

Organized by the Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute and supported by the Foundation, the World Chinese Economic Summit (WCES) was held in Hong Kong from 13 – 14 November 2017. The WCES is a premier international event which aims to enhance connectivity and business links between China and Southeast Asia, and China and Europe in line with the Chinese leadership’s Belt and Road initiatives. The WCES also promotes global and regional dialogue on the emergence and role of the Chinese diaspora and promotes entrepreneurship and innovation through business networking and sharing of knowledge and best practices. Over the past eight years, the WCES had been held in Malaysia, China, Australia and United Kingdom. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Council Members Ms. Diana Chou and Ms. Rosana Wong as well as Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang were invited to share their views at the Summit. Mr. Ronnie Chan (middle) moderated the first session of the Summit Ms. Karen Tang (2nd left) and Ms. Diana Chou (1st right) shared their views

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Andrew Yu and Ms. Alice Au; and Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Ben Zhang hosted a luncheon for Mr. Caspi during his visit in Hong Kong. (L to R, front row) Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Omer Caspi, Dr. Roy Chung and Ms. Karen Tang; (L to R, back row) Mr. Ben Zhang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. John Lee and Mr. Samson Chan

The Honourable Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered her first policy address to the Legislative Council in October 2017. On 31 October 2017, Mrs. Lam attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where she discussed the reasoning behind on her policy address. The local business community could also learn more about her initiatives and directives for tackling key issues in Hong Kong. The Foundation hosted two tables at the luncheon. The Foundation’s Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Adam Kwok and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng attended the luncheon. We have also invited Ms. Sophia Kao, Prof. Eric Fong and Mr. Christopher Hui to join the luncheon with us. (Sitting, L to R) Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Prof. Eric Fong, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Juliana Lam and Mr. John Lee(Standing, L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Alex Yip, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Ms. Sophia Kao, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Dr. Raymond Leung, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Christopher Hui, Ms. Winnie Ng, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Sebastian Man and Mr. Adam Kwok

On 17 October 2017, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Dr. Zhu Min during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsor’s representative Dr. Huang Shaoming; Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Alex Yip, Ms. Rosana Wong, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Sebastian Man, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ms. Li Xuhua and Dr. Raymond Leung(Back row, L to R) Dr. Huang Shaoming, Mr. Anson Chan, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Rosana Wong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Jiang Zhixiang and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng

In an effort to enhance the understanding of China and Hong Kong by American media, since 1996 the Foundation has invited between six to eight American journalists each year to visit China and Hong Kong. The Foundation sponsored and organized their trip. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, the program enables the journalists to meet with senior central government officials in Beijing and local municipal officials in one of the second or third tier cities in China. The Foundation also organizes meetings with key industry and business players, academic and research institutions and media people to broaden the participants’ network other than providing them an overview of the cities they visited. This year, the Foundation, in association with the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and the East-West Center organized the 8th China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program, as an expansion of the original Hong Kong Journalism Fellows program by adding the visit of the China journalists to the U.S. The theme of this year’s program is “Bridging the Gaps in Understanding between China and the United States”. A delegation of six senior U.S. journalists visited Beijing, Xi’an and Hong Kong from 2 – 13 September 2017 while seven Chinese journalists visited Detroit, Michigan Texas and Washington D.C. in the U.S. during the same period. After their respective study tours, all Chinese and American journalists met in Washington D.C. to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of each country can be improved. Through direct dialogue with local authorities and communities in different areas and seeing the developments for themselves, the U.S. journalists gain a better understanding of the current situation and future development of Hong Kong and Mainland China. List of U.S. journalists: – Ms. Karin Caifa, Producer, CNN Newsource, Washington, DC  – Mr. Robert Chaney, Staff Writer, Missoulian Newspaper, Missoula, MT  – Ms. Evelyn Cheng, Staff Writer, CNBC, Englewood Cliffs, NJ  – Mr. Oren Dorell, Foreign Affairs Correspondent, USA Today, McLean, VA – Mr. Alexander Kingsbury, Deputy Ideas Editor, The Boston Globe, Boston, MA – Mr. Michael Stratford, Reporter, POLITICO, Arlington, VA Organizations visited: Beijing – Mr. Zhu Guangyao, Vice Minister, Ministry of Finance – Ministry of Foreign Affairs  – HKSAR Government Office in Beijing  – China Institute of International Studies – Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University – China Central Television – All China Journalists Association Meeting with Mr. Zhu Guangyao (4th left), Vice Minister, Ministry of Finance   Xi’an – Shaanxi Provincial Development and Reform Commission – Shaanxi Provincial Department of Commerce  – Xi’an International Trade & Logistics Park – Shaanxi Fast Auto Drive Group Company – Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum – Shaanxi History Museum – Tang West Market Museum – South Gate of Ancient City Wall   Visit to Shaanxi Provincial Government   Hong Kong – Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR  – Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR – Mr. Kurt Tong, Consul General of American Consulate General  – Mr. Matthew Cheung, Chief Secretary of Administration – Mr. Ronny Tong, Member of the Executive Council and Convenor of Path of Democracy  – Mr. Wesley Wong, Solicitor General of Department of Justice – Mr. Lau Ming-wai, Chairman of Youth Commission – Hong Kong Monetary Authority  – American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong  – Vision 2047 Foundation – Hinrich Foundation Meeting with Mr. Tung Chee-hwa (4th right), Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR   List of Chinese journalists – Mr. Wu Xianghan, Editorial Board Member/Director of Omnimedia News Center, China Youth Daily, Beijing – Ms. Mei Xue, Deputy Director of Press Center, Jilin Television Station, Jilin Province – Ms. Xu Meifang, Senior Journalist/Director of Local News Department, Anhui Broadcasting Corporation, Anhui Province – Mr. Shi Kun, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Pearl of Silk Road Website, Gansu Radio Film & TV Station, Gansu Province – Ms. Liu Fang, Program Producer/Anchor, Hubei Media Group, Hubei Province – Mr. Peng Yu, Chief Reporter, Chongqing Daily, Chongqing – Ms. Liu Ranran, Reporter, Guangzhou Daily, Guangdong Province During their visit in the U.S., the Chinese journalists met with government officials, think tanks, community and business leaders, educators, local journalists, and others to gain insight on diverse issues and to understand more about the general views from the U.S. interlocutors on the relationship between China and the U.S.

The Foundation completed its annual delegation visit to the United States from 10 to 13 July 2017. The main purpose of the delegation was to foster a better understanding of the political, economic and social developments in both the United States and Hong Kong. This year’s delegation was led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Properties Ltd. Delegates included Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Yao, Chairman, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd; Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd; Mr. Philip Ma, Chairman & CEO, The Sincere Co Ltd; Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd; Mr. John Lee, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Corporate Client Solutions, Asia, UBS AG; Mr. Andrew Yu, Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd and Ms. Alice Au, Partner, Spencer Stuart; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. The Foundation also invited Ms. Tammy Tam, Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post to join this year’s delegation. The delegation: (L to R) Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Andrew Yao, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Tammy Tam, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Philip Ma and Ms. Karen Tang The delegation visited the Executive Branch (U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of State); think tanks (The Brookings Institution, Center for American Progress, Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Heritage Foundation and National Committee on U.S.-China Relations); a rating agency (Standard & Poor’s); a university (Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies); NGOs (America China Public Affairs Institute, Asia Society and the U.S.-Asia Institute) and media (Politico and Bloomberg). The delegation also visited the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Washington DC. The delegation was honored that the Embassy of the PRC in the U.S. (Ambassador Cui Tiankai), the Permanent Mission of the PRC to the UN (Ambassador Liu Jieyi) and the Consulate General of the PRC in New York (Ambassador Zhang Qiyue) hosted luncheon and dinner to welcome the delegation respectively. This regular updates and dialogue with the business community in New York and among interlocutors inside the Beltway is important in enhancing greater mutual understanding. The Foundation will endeavor to continue to organize these kinds of visit to promote better understanding and collaboration. (Please click here to view the bios of the delegates.) Itinerary Washington D.C. 10 July 2017 (Monday) Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office – Washington DC – Mr. Clement Leung, Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA – Mr. Law Kin-wai, Director – Ms. Beatrice Chiu, Deputy Director Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy – Former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore (1984-86), China (1991-95), Indonesia (1996-99) – Founding Director and Distinguished Scholar, Kissinger Institute and US Woodrow Wilson Center BHKF Luncheon – Mr. Charlie Cook, The Cook Political Report – Ambassador James Keith, McLarty Associates – Mr. Eric Melby, The Scowcroft Group – Mr. Kevin Nealer, The Scowcroft Group – Ambassador Wendy Sherman, Albright Stonebridge Group – Mr. Bruce Stokes, Pew Research Center Center for American Progress – Mr. Rudy deLeon, Senior Fellow – Dr. Melanie Hart, Senior Fellow & Director of China Policy – Ms. Blaine Johson, Policy Analyst of China & Asia Policy Center for Strategic and International Studies – Dr. Scott Kennedy, Deputy Director of Freeman Chair in China – Mr. Qiu Mingda, Research Associate – Dr. Robert Wong, Senior Advisor, Covington & Burling LLP Dinner Hosted by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office – Washington DC – Mr. Clement Leung, Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA – Mr. Law Kin-wai, Director – Ms. Beatrice Chiu, Deputy Director With Mr. Clement Leung (1st left) and Ambassador Stapleton Roy (front row, 4th left) at the HKETO office 11 July 2017 (Tuesday) Capitol Hill Breakfast Meeting Hosted by The U.S.-Asia Institute – Mr. Benjamin Wu, Vice Chairman of the Trustees – Ms. Mary Purdy, Senior Advisor – Ms. Mary Sue Bissell, Executive Director – Mr. Christopher McCannell, Partner, Eris Group The Brookings Institution – Dr. Richard Bush, Director, Center for East Asia Policy Studies – Ms. Jamie Horsley, Visiting Lecturer in Law, Yale Law School Luncheon Hosted by America China Public Affairs Institute – Mr. Fred Teng, President – Ambassador Carla Hills, Hills & Company – Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, Former U.S. Trade Representative – Ambassador John Negroponte, McLarty Associates – Dr. Douglas Spelman, Wilson Center, Kissinger Institute – Mr. Vikram Singh, Center for American Progress – Mr. James Dorn, Cato Institute – Mr. David Firestein, East West Institute – Dr. Fred Bergsten, Peterson Institute for International Economics – Dr. Gary Hufbauer, Peterson Institute for International Economics – Mr. Steve Clemons, The Atlantic – Mr. Claude Fontheim, Fontheim International, LLC Secretary Elaine Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Heritage Foundation – Dr. Edwin Feulner, President – Dr. Kim Holmes, Acting Senior Vice President – Dr. James Carafano, Vice President – Mr. Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow – Mr. Walter Lohman, Director of Asian Studies Center – Mr. Carsten Walter, Director of Development – Mr. Dean Cheng, Senior Research Fellow – Mr. Anthony Kim, Deputy Chief of Staff – Mr. Riley Walters, Research Associate Dinner and Night Time Tour of the Capitol Hosted by Former Congressman Jack Field With Secretary Elaine Chao (middle) 12 July 2017 (Wednesday) POLITICO – Mr. Bryan Bender, Defense Editor – Ms. Elizabeth Ralph, Deputy Editor – Mr. Doug Palmer, Senior Trade Reporter U.S. Department of State – Ms. Laura Stone, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs Luncheon Hosted by Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – Ambassador Cui Tiankai (崔天凱大使) – Minister Li Kexin (李克新公使) – Mr. Zhou Jingxing, Minister Counselor (周景興公使銜參贊) – Mr. Hu Yumin, First Secretary (胡鈺旻一秘) Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies – Ambassador James Keith, Former US Consul General in Hong Kong – Dr. David Lampton, Hyman Professor and Director of SAIS-China and China Studies With Ambassador Cui Tiankai (middle) New York 13 July 2017 (Thursday) Breakfast Meeting Hosted by America China Public Affairs Institute with Jewish Community Leaders in New York National Committee on U.S.-China Relations – Ms. Jan Berris, Vice President – Ms. Margot Landman, Senior Director for Education Programs – Ms. Merit Janow, Dean of the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia Law School – Mr. Carl Minzner, School of Law, Fordham University Speaking Luncheon at Asia Society – “Hong Kong, 20 Years Later: Promises Made, Promises Kept, Promises to be Fulfilled” Speakers: – Mr. Ronnie Chan, – Ms. Tammy Tam – Mr. Ben Zhang (Member of the Executive Committee, Haitong International Securities Group) Moderator: – Mr. Tom Nagorski (Executive Vice President, Asia Society) Standard & Poor’s – Mr. Paul Sheard, EVP & Chief Global Economist – Mr. Paul Gruenwald, Asia Pacific Chief Economist – Mr. Joydeep Mukherji, Managing Director – Sovereign Ratings – Americas – Ms. Lisa Schineller, Managing Director – Sovereign Ratings – Americas – Mr. Gerard Painter, Sr. Director – Investor Communications Bloomberg – Ms. Karen Toulon, Former NY Bureau Chief and Executive Editor of Global Newsmakers – Mr. Jason Kelly, Current New York Bureau Chief Dinner Jointly Hosted by the Permanent Mission of P.R. China to the United Nations and Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York – Ambassador Liu Jieyi (劉結一大使), Permanent Representative – Ambassador Zhang Qiyue (章啟月大使),Consul General With Ambassador Liu Jieyi (6th left) and Ambassador Zhang Qiyue (7th left)    

On 27 June 2017, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Song Ru’an, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of MFA in the HKSAR to share his insights on the current international environment, China foreign policies as well as opportunities and challenges arise at the luncheon discussion. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, members including Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Fan; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong and Mr. Andrew Yu; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Ms. Tammy Tam joined the luncheon. (L to R, sitting) Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Karen Tang, Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. Joseph Yu (L to R, standing) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Li Xudong, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Andrew Fan, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Andrew Yao, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Sebastian Man and Ms. Tammy Tam

The press conference of 2017 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Hong Kong) was held in Hong Kong on 26 June 2016. It was organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and co-organized by Center for City and Competitiveness of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Led by Prof. Ni Pengfei of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the theme of the 2017 Report is “Housing Price System: The Leverage and Trap of China in Transformation”, identifying the new property price system and revealing the new urban cluster pattern in the process of economic structural transformation in China. The press conference was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang where Prof. Ni gave a presentation on the report and further explained the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong and Prof. Shen Jianfa from the Chinese University of Hong Kong commented on the findings about Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (middle), Prof. Ni Pengfei (left) and Prof. Shen Jianfa introduced this year’s report According to the Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness Index in 2016, the top ten cities are Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Beijing, Macao, Suzhou and Wuhan. Hong Kong is ranked second in the Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness Index. The sub-index of overall efficiency competitiveness is ranked after Macao and Taipei. High degree of agglomeration, streamlined business regulations, and good professional services are the contributing factors. The sub-index of overall incremental competitiveness is ranked 19th, up by 17 places from last year. Although potential markets have been located for the traditional industries where Hong Kong enjoys clear advantages, Hong Kong needs to develop new sources of growth by promoting new industries driven by innovation and hi-tech, facilitating the diversification and upgrading of industrial activities, and strengthening the foreign trade relations. Hong Kong tops the Livability Competitiveness Index and Sustainable Competitiveness Index, and needs to continue the progress of knowledge-based city development. Although Hong Kong is still a leader in these competitiveness indices, the city must be prepared in the context of the new global economy. Hong Kong should carry out economic restructuring and build itself a new-type global city in order to adapt to the new environment and grasp new opportunities. Concluding the press conference, Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation commented that “I am glad to find that Hong Kong keeps its high competitiveness and has improved in the areas of economic growth, innovation, ecology, and social service mechanisms. In the context of new global, regional and national environments that are posting both challenges and opportunities to Hong Kong, we need to further advance Hong Kong’s capacity in economic, social, environmental, and regional development. With opportunities arising from the “One Belt One Road” and the Grand Bay Area initiatives, I believe that Hong Kong could elevate to a new height with sustainable development and competitiveness.” Before the press conference, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman chaired a luncheon discussion where members of the Foundation and invited guests exchanged and shared their views on the report. Please refer to the PowerPoint presentation of the press conference for highlights of the report. A discussion luncheon chaired by the Foundation’s Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (front row, 4th right) was held before the press conference

The Foundation, together with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) and Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CCPC), organized the forum on “Practice of ‘One Country, Two Systems’ and Prospects of Cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong” on 8 June 2017 aimed at further promoting collaboration between Hong Kong and Shanghai as well as to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the HKSAR. It was the twelfth annual forum that was jointly organized by the three organizations. This year’s forum was co-organised by  Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Exchange Office of the SASS and supported by the Shanghai International Economic Exchange Foundation, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Shanghai People’s Government, Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai of the HKSAR Government. More than a hundred experts, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and the Mainland attended the forum. The Deputy Chairman of the Shanghai CCPC Mr. Zhang Endi, President of the SASS Prof. Wang Zhan together with the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan officiated at the opening ceremony of the forum. The Foundation’s Council Member Mr. Andrew Yao also gave a speech at the keynote session. Mr. Ronnie Chan gave an opening remark The Foundation’s Corporate Sponsor Mr. Andrew Fan; Council Members Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang also participated in the forum. (L to R) Mr. Andrew Fan, Mr. Andrew Yao, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Philip Ma and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng

Chaired by Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Zhang Xiaoming, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (the Liaison Office) to attend the luncheon meeting on 15 May 2017, discussed and exchanged views with members of the Foundation. Members joining the luncheon meeting included Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ms. Pansy Ho, Dr. Yeung Kin-man and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsors Mr. Andrew Fan and Mr. Ben Zhang; Council Members Mr. Matthew Lam, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Andrew Yao, Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Rosana Wong, Dr. Allen Shi and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Mr. Wang Zhenmin, Director-General of Legal Department, Mr. Li Guangxiang, Deputy Director-General of Research Department; Mr. Wang Kaibo, Deputy Director of General Office Department and Mr. Zhou Fengli of Research Department of the Liaison Office also joined the luncheon meeting. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Matthew Lam, Ms. Li Xuhua, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Zhang Xiaoming, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Pansy Ho, Dr. Yeung Kin-ming and Mr. Andrew Fan; (Back row, L to R) Ms. Diana Chou, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Li Guangxiang, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Samson Chan, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Anson Chan, Dr. Allen Shi, Mr. Ben Zhang, Mr. Wang Kaibo and Mr. Zhou Fengli

The Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan delivered his 2017-2018 Budget Speech to the Legislative Council on 22 February 2017. On 21 March 2017, Mr. Chan attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where he talked to the Hong Kong business community about his thoughts and insights behind the new Budget. The Foundation’s Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Mr. Andrew Chiu; Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung and Mr. John Lee; and guests Mr. Xavier Wong and Mr. Angus Chan joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Xavier Wong, Dr. Raymond Leung, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man and Mr. Andrew Chiu; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Angus Wong, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Joseph Yu and Mr. John Lee

On 20 March 2017, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR to attend a dinner meeting where he shared his views on future developments of our nation and Hong Kong as well as the Sino-U.S. relationship. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Dr. Yeung Kin-man and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Ms. Alice Au and Dr. Allen Shi; and guests Mrs. Betty Tung, Ms. Vivien Tam and Mrs. Kimmy Shi also joined the dinner. (Sitting, L to R) Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Ms. Li Xuhua, Dr. Yeung Kin-man, Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mrs. Betty Tung, Dr. Raymond Leung and Ms. Diana Chou(Standing, L to R) Ms. Vivien Tam, Mr. Samson Chan, Dr. Allen Shi, Mrs. Kimmy Shi, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Anson Chan and Ms. Alice Au

With the theme of “Hand in Hand with Diplomacy in Our Journey to the 20th Anniversary”, the 11th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Competition is also one of the events in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the HKSAR establishment.  More than 13,000 students from 96 primary and secondary schools enrolled in this year’s contest which set the highest record since the launch of the contest. The first round competition of the contest was successfully held from 23 February to 10 March 2017. Representatives of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR, the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the Better Hong Kong Foundation visited SKH Chu Oi Primary School and Liu Po Shan Memorial College respectively to witness the first round competition. The representatives of the three organizers also asked comments from the students on the contest as well as encouraged the students to understand more about our nation and its foreign policy so as to broaden their horizons. This year, the final for the secondary school category will be conducted in two separate groups, namely Elite Group and Pioneer Group. Also, a Sticker Design Competition will be organized, allowing more students to participate in our contest from different aspects. Results of Primary School Category: Champion Kowloon Women’s Welfare Club Li Ping Memorial School 1st Runner-up  SKH Chu Oi Primary School (Lei Muk Shue) 2nd Runner-up Ying Wa Primary School Merits PLK Tin Ka Ping Primary School   YLPMS Alumni Association Ying Yip Primary School    Christian Alliance S Y Yeh Memorial Primary School   St. Matthew’s Lutheran School (Sau Mau Ping)   Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division   Kowloon City Baptist Church Hay Nien Primary School   Sau Ming Primary School    Diocesan Girls’ Junior School    Fung Kai Liu Yun Sum Memorial School   Tsuen Wan Chiu Chow Public School                     Representatives of the three organizers observed the first round competition at SKH Chu Oi Primary School Results of Secondary School Category for the Final: Elite Group PLK Tang Yuk Tien College   Ying Wa College    Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School   Kwun Tong Maryknoll College   CNEC Christian College Pioneer Group Sing Yin Secondary School    SKH Chan Young Secondary School   Shatin Pui Ying College    Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School   Diocesan Girls’ School    Exchanged views with students at Liu Po Shan Memorial College

At the beginning of each year, the Better Hong Kong Foundation always organizes Spring Speaking Luncheon for the Foundation’s members to greet the Consuls General and chairmen of international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. This year’s luncheon was successfully held on 13 February 2017. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan together with Trustees Mr. Victor Cha and Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu as well as the Foundation’s members hosted the luncheon for around 50 guests. The Foundation was deeply honored to have invited the Chief Executive of the HKSAR Mr. Leung Chun-ying to address us at the luncheon.  Speech by the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying Participants include: The Better Hong Kong FoundationTrustees– Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd– Mr. Victor Cha, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, HKR International Ltd – Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, Fast East Consortium International LtdCorporate Sponsor– Mr. Ben Zhang, Representative of Haitong International Securities Group Ltd / EXCO MemberCouncil Members– Mr. Matthew Lam, Executive Deputy Chairman, Lai Fung Holdings Ltd– Ms. Winnie Chiu, President & Executive Director, Dorsett Hospitality International– Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd– Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd– Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies– Ms. Diana Chou, Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group Ltd– Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd – Dr. Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd– Mr. Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Manley Toys Ltd – Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Regional Director-Agency, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd– Dr. Frankie Yeung, Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd– Mr. Peter Lo, Chief Country Officer, Hong Kong, Deutsche Bank– Mr. Andrew Yao, Chairman, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd– Mr. Andrew Yu, Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd– Mr. Alex Yip, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China, Lockton Companies (Hong Kong) Ltd– Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd– Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation The Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying and members of the Foundation Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR– Mr. Song Ru’an, Deputy Commissioner– Mr. Sun Zhen, Spokesman & Director-General, Department of Media & Public Relations Consulate General in Hong Kong– Mr. Gustavo Fazzari, Consul General, Consulate General of Argentina– Ms. Janaline Oh, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Australia– Mr. Michael Kratzer, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Austria– Ms. Michèle Deneffe, Consul General, Consulate General of Belgium– Mrs. Esther Blythe, Deputy Consul General, British Consulate General– Ms. Shalini Anand, Consul (Political), Consulate General of Canada– Mr. Phan Peuv, Consul General, Consulate General of Cambodia– Mr. Dalibor Micka, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of the Czech Republic– Ms. Carmen Cano De Lasla, Head of Office, European Union– Mr. Jari Sinkari, Consul General, Consulate General of Finland– Mr. Eric Berti, Consul General, Consulate General of France– Mr. Karsten Tietz, Deputy Consul General, German Consulate General– Mr. Puneet Agrawal, Consul General, Consulate General of India– Mr. Tri Tharyat, Consul General, Consulate General of Indonesia– Dr. Mehdi Fakheri, Consul General, Consulate General of Iran– Mr. Sagi Karni, Consul General, Consulate General of Israel– Mr. Antonello De Riu, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy– Mr. Akiyuki Hagino, Director of Research Division, Consulate General of Japan– Mr. Tsukasa Hirota, Director of Administration Division, Consulate General of Japan– Mr. Sung Chang-hoon, Consul (Economic Affairs), Consulate General of the Republic of Korea– Mr. Adnan Alghunaim, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of the State of Kuwait– Mr. Saul Zambrano Barajas, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico– Mr. Zaw Zaw Soe, Consul General, Consulate General of Myanmar– Ms. Gabrielle Anne Rush, Consul General, New Zealand Consulate General– Mr. Sergio Avila, Consul General, Consulate General of Peru– Mr. Miroslaw Adamczyk, Consul General, Consulate General of Poland– Ms. Nina Narutdinova, Vice Consul, Consulate General of Russia– Mr. Nasser Alghanoom, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Saudi Arabia– Ms. Foo Teow Lee, Consul General, Consulate General of Singapore– Mr. Avelino Busto, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Spain– Mrs. Helena Storm, Consul General, Consulate General of Sweden– Mr. Reto Renggli, Consul General, Consulate General of Switzerland– Miss Marinee Suwanmoli, Deputy Consul-General, Royal Thai Consulate-General– Mr. Korhan Kemik, Consul General, Consulate General of Turkey– H.E. Nabila Alshamsi, Consul General, Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates– Mr. Thomas Hodges, Deputy Consul General, U.S. Consulate General– Mr. Hoang Chi Trung, Consul General, Consulate General of Vietnam International Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong– Mr. Walter Dias, Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Wilhelm Brauner, Chairman, Austrian Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Ron Hoffmann, External Vice President, Canadian Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Daniel de Blocq van Scheltinga, Chairman, Dutch Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Sean Pattwell, Vice Chairman, European Chamber of Commerce– Ms. Dorothée Kosowski, Deputy Director, French Chamber of Commerce & Industry– Mr. Hans Joachim Isler, President, German Chamber of Commerce– Ms. Katarina Ivarsson, Director of the Board, Swedish Chamber of Commerce Local Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Stephen Ng, Chairman, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce– Ms. Shirley Chan, First Vice President, Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong

The Honourable Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered his policy address to the Legislative Council in January 2017. On 26 January 2017, Mr. Leung attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where he talked to the Hong Kong business community and further elaborated his policy address. The Foundation hosted two tables at the luncheon. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Ms. Venus Zhao; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Dr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Peter Lo, Mr. Andrew Yu and Mr. Alex Yip attend the luncheon. We have also invited Prof. Tam Kar-yan, Prof. Daniel Lai, Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen, Mr. Thomas Ho, Ms. Jennifer Ng, Mr. Ronnie Wu, Mr. Weber Tsang and Mr. William Tsang to join the luncheon with us. (Front row, L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Jennifer Ng, Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen, Ms. Winnie Ng, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Venus Zhao, Dr. Frankie Yeung and Mr. Joseph Yu; (Back row, L to R) Prof. Tam Kar-yan, Mr. William Tsang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Ronnie Wu, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Alex Yip, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Peter Lo, Ms. Li Xuhua, Prof. Daniel Lai, Mr. Thomas Ho and Mr. Weber Tsang

On 18 January 2017, the Foundation held its annual spring luncheon with members and media gathering to celebrate the Year of the Rooster with members and to strengthen our communication with media friends. The luncheon was hosted by the Foundation’s Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and the media gathering was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. Members joining the luncheon included: Trustees– Mr. Ronnie Chan, Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd– Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd– Ms. Li Xuhua, Rep of Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon / Special Assistant, Chia Tai Group Corporate Sponsors– Mr. Andrew Fan, Chairman, NU SKIN China & Strategic Advisor, Global Opportunity Innovation Team – Ms. Fanny Cheung, Rep of Corporate Sponsor / Senior Manager – Branding, Haitong International Securities Group Ltd Council Members– Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd– Mr. Eric Leung, Chief Executive Officer, Tao Heung Group Ltd– Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd– Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies– Ms. Diana Chou, Chairman, Dragon General Aviation Group Ltd– Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd– Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, AML Group Holdings Ltd– Dr. Raymond Leung, Chairman, FiMax Technology Ltd– Mr. Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Manley Toys Ltd– Mr. Peter Lo, Chief Country Officer, Hong Kong, Deutsche Bank– Mr. John Lee, Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch– Mr. Dominic Pang, Co-Chairman, Chun Wo Development Holdings Ltd– Mr. Andrew Yu, Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd– Mr. Alex Yip, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China, Lockton Companies (Hong Kong) Ltd– Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Amundi Hong Kong Ltd– Ms. Karen Tang , Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation Around 30 journalists attended the media gathering and enjoyed sharing with the Foundation’s members their good wishes for prosperity in 2017. Members joining the media gathering included Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Council Members Mr. Eric Leung and Mr. Thomas Woo; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Members of the Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (Front Row, L to R) Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Diana Chou and Mr. Joseph Yu; (Back Row, L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. John Lee, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Peter Lo, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Eric Leung, Mr. Andrew Fan, Mr. Dominic Pang and Ms. Fanny Cheung

On 17 January 2017, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Yang Wanming and his wife Madam Lu Yanliu during their visit to Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Joseph Yu and Mr. Samson Chan jointly hosted the luncheon. Invited guests Mr. Sing Wong, Mr. Peter Kung and Mr. Leung Wai-fung also joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Lu Yanliu, Ambassador Yang Wanming, Dr. Roy Chung and Ms. Zhou Lulu; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Sing Wong, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Peter Kung, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Joseph Yu and Mr. Samson Chan

On 13 January 2017, the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying hosted a dinner for the members of the Foundation where expectations and recommendations on the new Policy Address were exchanged. Members attending the dinner included Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Trustees Tan Mr. Yeung Kin-man and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsors Dr. Lin Yong and Mr. Andrew Fan; Council Members Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Eric Leung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Diana Chou, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Alex Yip, Ms. Rosana Wong and Dr. Zhong Xiaofeng; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Meeting with the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying at the Government House

The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan together with Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Mr. Andrew Chiu; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Andrew Yu and Ms. Rosana Wong; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang met with Mr. Krasna during his visit in Hong Kong. Meeting with Mr. Benjamin Krasna (4th left)

The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan together with Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Mr. Andrew Chiu; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Dr. Raymond Leung and Ms. Rosana Wong; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guest Mr. Franklin Lam met with Mr. Lim during his visit in Hong Kong. Singapore Consul General in Hong Kong Ms. Foo Teow Lee also joined the meeting. Meeting with Mr. Lim Chuan Poh (5th left) and Ms. Foo Teow Lee (4th right)

On 24 November 2016, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Ning Fukui during his visit to Hong Kong. Chaired by the Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Andrew Yu and Mr. Dario Pong; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Ambassador Ning Fukui, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu(Back row, L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Diana Chou and Ms. Cui Ying

The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Mr. Chris Hoong; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Juliana Lam, Dr. Raymond Leung, Ms. Alice Au and Dr. Zhong Xiafeng; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang met with Mr. Zhai during his visit in Hong Kong. With Mr. Zhai Dongsheng (front row, middle)

The Foundation, together with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) and Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CCPC), organized the forum on “‘One Belt, One Road’ and Financial Collaboration between Shanghai and Hong Kong: Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects” on 2 November 2016 aimed at further promoting collaboration between Hong Kong and Shanghai. It was the eleventh annual forum that was jointly organized by the three organizations. This year’s forum was supported by the Shanghai International Economic Exchange Foundation. More than a hundred experts, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and the Mainland attended the forum. The Deputy Chairman of the Shanghai CCPC Mr. Zhang Endi, President of the SASS Prof. Wang Zhan together with the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan officiated at the opening ceremony of the forum. Invited by the Foundation, Mr. Wesley Kong from Haitong International Securities Group Ltd gave a presentation at the forum’s afternoon session Mr. Ronnie Chan gave an opening remark The Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Ms. Peggy Ng; Council Members Mr. Philip Ma and Mr. Andrew Yao; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang also participated in the forum. Mr. Ronnie Chan (5th left), Mr. Andrew Yao (3rd left), Mr. Philip Ma (4th right) and Ms. Karen Tang (5th right) attended the forum

The Foundation has hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Xu Jian during his visit to Hong Kong in October 2016. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong and Mr. Dario Pong as well as Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Mr. Chris Hoong jointly hosted the luncheon on 31 October 2016. (Front row, L to R) Ambassador Xu Jian, Mr. Joseph Yu and Ms. Karen Tang(Back row, L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Li Xin, Mr. Dario Pong, Mr. Chris Hoong, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong and Mr. Philip Ma

On 24 October 2016, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Datuk Ter Leong Yap during his visit to Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Mr. Chris Hoong; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou and Dr. Raymond Leung; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the luncheon and exchanged views with Datuk Ter. (L to R) Ms. Diana Chou, Datuk Ter Leong Yap, Mr. Chris Hoong, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Philip Ma, Dr. Raymond Leung and Mr. Thomas Woo

In an effort to enhance the understanding of China and Hong Kong by American media, since 1996 the Foundation has invited between six to eight American journalists each year to visit China and Hong Kong. The Foundation sponsored and organized their trip. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, the program enables the journalists to meet with senior central government officials in Beijing and local municipal officials in one of the second or third tier cities in China. The Foundation also organizes meetings with key industry and business players, academic and research institutions and media people to broaden the participants’ network other than providing them an overview of the cities they visited. This year, the Foundation, in association with the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and the East-West Center organized the 7th China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program, as an expansion of the original Hong Kong Journalism Fellows program by adding the visit of the China journalists to the U.S. The theme of this year’s program is “Bridging the Gaps in Understanding between China and the United States”. A delegation of six senior U.S. journalists visited Beijing, Zhengzhou and Hong Kong from 17 – 28 September 2016 while five Chinese journalists visited Houston, Texas and Washington D.C. in the U.S. during the same period. After their respective study tours, all Chinese and American journalists met in Washington D.C. to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of each country can be improved. Through direct dialogue with local authorities and communities in different areas and seeing the developments for themselves, the U.S. journalists gain a better understanding of the current situation and future development of Hong Kong and Mainland China. List of U.S. journalists:– Mr. Jesus Ayala, Producer, ABC News, Glendale, California– Mr. Jake Heller, Producer and Host, NBC News, New York, New York – Ms. Liz Jones, Reporter, KUOW Public Radio, Seattle, Washington– Mr. Don Lee, Economics Reporter, Los Angeles Times (Tribune Washington Bureau), Washington, DC– Ms. Elizabeth Ralph, Deputy Editor, Politico Magazine, Arlington, Virginia– Ms. Jessica Schulberg, Foreign Affairs Reporter, Huffington Post, Washington, DC Organizations visited:Beijing– Mr. Zhu Guangyao, Vice Minister, Ministry of Finance– Ministry of Foreign Affairs – HKSAR Government Office in Beijing – China Institute of International Studies– School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University– China Central Television– People’s Daily Online Meeting with Mr. Zhu Guangyao (4th left), Vice Minister, Ministry of Finance Zhengzhou– Mr. Gao Xidong, Vice Governor, The People’s Government of Luohe City– Shuanghui Group– Swire Coca-Cola Beverages Luohe Ltd– Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone– Zhengzhou International Hub Development and Construction Co Ltd– Henan Museum– Training Base of Warrior Monks Group of Songshan Shaolin Temple– Shaolin Temple Visit to a Shaolin Kung Fu training center Hong Kong– Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive– Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR – Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR– Mr. Kurt Tong, Consul General of American Consulate General – Dr. David Chung, Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology– Mr. Wesley Wong, Solicitor General– Mr. Lau Ming-wai, Chairman of Youth Commission– Hong Kong Monetary Authority – American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong – Vision 2047 Foundation– Asia Society Hong Kong Center– Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong Meeting with the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying List of Chinese journalists– Ms. Wu Qimin, Deputy Director, International News Department, The People’s Daily, Beijing– Ms. Sun Xiaohui, Deputy Director, China Daily Website, Beijing– Mr. Li Yanqing, Producer, International Department, Heilongjiang Broadcasting Station, Haerbin, Heilongjiang Province– Ms. Wang Guanzhi, News Reporter, Shaanxi Broadcasting and TV Station, Xian, Shaanxi Province– Mr. Huang Baohua, News Anchor & Reporter, Wuhan & TV Station, Wuhan, Hubei Province During their visit in the U.S., the Chinese journalists met with government officials, think tanks, community and business leaders, educators, local journalists, and others to gain insight on diverse issues and to understand more about the general views from the U.S. interlocutors on the relationship between China and the U.S. Meeting with Mr. Tung Chee-hwa (4th right), Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR

Invited by the HKSAR Government, the Delegation of US Congressional Staffers visited Hong Kong from 21 – 27 August 2016. During their stay in Hong Kong, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for the delegation on 24 August 2016. The Foundation’s Council Members Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man and Ms. Juliana Lam together with Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang jointly hosted the luncheon for the delegation. Invited guests Prof. Kar-Yan Tam and Mr. Franklin Lam also joined the luncheon to exchange views with the delegates on the developments of the Mainland China and Hong Kong. With the Delegation of US Congressional Staffers

On 19 July 2016, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Prof. Ba Shusong, Chief China Economist of HKEx to speak at the luncheon where he shared his views on the offshore RMB market developments from the perspective of RMB exchange rate’s movement. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, members including Trustees Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Mr. Yeung Kin-man’s representative Miss Angela Yeung; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. John Lee, Ms. Alice Au and Mr. Adam Kwok; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen, Mr. Zhong Xiaofeng and Ms. Mable Chan. Prof. Ba Shusong

Jointly organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in the HKSAR and the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the Final of the 10th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest was successfully held on 9 July 2016. The contest aims to raise students’ interest in international affairs and knowledge of the nation’s foreign policy. The theme of this year’s contest was “Changed and Unchanged on Diplomacy of Great Powers”. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the contest, the organizers were deeply honored to have invited the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying to be the Guest of Honor and to address at the prize presentation ceremony. On behalf of the Foundation, Trustee Mr. Yeung Kin-man was one of the officiating guests of the Final while Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Samson Chan and Dr. Allen Shi, and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang attended the event. Other officiating guests included Acting Commissioner Tong Xiaoling, Director-General of the Education, Science & Technology Department of Liaison Office of Central Government in HKSAR Mr. Li Lu, Counselor of the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs of MFA Ms. Tian Min and Counselor of the Information Department of MFA Ms. Wei Xin. TThe Final was successfully held on 9 July After fierce competition, the championship went to PLK Tung Yuk Tien College. Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School and PLK Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College won the Silver awards while Sing Yin Secondary School, CNEC Christian College and Ying Wa College won the Bronze awards respectively. The competition was fierce Invited by the Foundation, Mr. Andrew Liao, Member of the Executive Council was one of the judges for the Final and other judges including Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Vice President of China Institute of International Studies Mr. Guo Xiangang and Professor of China Foreign Affairs University Prof. Zheng Qirong. Panel of Judges: (L to R) Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Mr. Guo Xiangang, Prof. Zheng Qirong and Mr. Andrew Liao Over 5700 students participated in this year’s contest. The Final was held and recorded at the TVB studio and more than 400 audiences including students and teachers from primary and secondary schools were amazed by the excellent performances of the finalists. A special TV program about the contest was produced and broadcast on 16 July 2016. The Foundation’s Trustee Mr. Yeung Kin-man presented the Bronze Award to Sing Yin Secondary School Results of Secondary School Category: Gold Po Leung Kuk Tung Yuk Tien College Silver Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School Po Leung Kuk Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College Bronze Sing Yin Secondary School CNEC Christian College Ying Wa College Best Spokesperson Koo Kit-yan (Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School) Merits Shatin Pui Ying College Queen’s College Heung To Middle School La Salle College NT Heung Yee Kuk Yuen Long District Secondary School SKH Chan Young Secondary School Liu Po Shan Memorial College Kwun Tong Government Secondary School Kwun Tong Maryknoll College

The Foundation completed its annual delegation visit to the United States from 7 to 10 June 2016. The main purpose of the delegation was to foster a better understanding of the political, economic and social developments in both the United States and Hong Kong. This year’s delegation was led by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Properties Ltd. Delegates included Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd; Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd; Mr. Philip Ma, Chairman & CEO, The Sincere Co Ltd; Mr. Sebastian Man, Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd; Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd; Mr. John Lee, Managing Director of Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Mr. Anson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies and Ms. Rosana Wong, Executive Director, Yau Lee Holdings Ltd; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. (L to R) Mr. John Lee, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Zhu Min (Deputy Managing Director of IMF), Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Rosana Wong and Mr. Anson Chan The delegation visited the Executive Branch (U.S. Department of State); members of the Legislative Branch (Congresswomen Grace Meng and Judy Chu); think tanks (The Brookings Institution, Cato Institute, Center for American Progress and Council on Foreign Affairs); financial and economic research institutions (International Monetary Fund, Morgan Stanley and Rhodium Group); a rating agency (Fitch Ratings); a university (George Washington University); NGOs (America China Public Affairs Institute, Asia Society, Hong Kong Association of New York and the U.S.-Asia Institute) and media (Barron’s). The delegation was honored that the Embassy of the PRC in the U.S. (DCM & Minister Wu Xi), the Permanent Mission of the PRC to the UN (Ambassador Liu Jieyi) and the Consulate General of the PRC in New York (Ambassador Zhang Qiyue) hosted luncheons to welcome the delegation respectively. This regular updates and dialogue with the business community in New York and among interlocutors inside the Beltway is important in enhancing greater mutual understanding. The Foundation will endeavor to continue to organize these kinds of visit to promote better understanding and collaboration. (Please click here to view the bios of the delegates.) Itinerary Washington D.C. 7 June 2016 (Tuesday) America China Public Affairs Institute – Mr. Fred Teng, President The Brookings Institution – Dr. Richard Bush, Director, Center for East Asia Policy Studies – Mr. Kenneth Lieberthal, Senior Fellow – Dr. David Dollar, Senior Fellow – Mr. Philippe Le Corre, Visiting Fellow Lunch hosted by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – Ms. Wu Xi, DCM & Minister (副館長吳璽公使) – Mr. Zhou Jingxing, Chief of the Political Section and Minster-Counselor (Political) – Ms. Fang Hong, Counselor (Political) – Mr. Hu Yumin, First Secretary Cato Institute – Dr. Daniel Mitchell, Senior Fellow International Monetary Fund – Mr. Zhu Min (朱民), Deputy Managing Director – Mr. Siddharth Tiwari, Director, Strategy, Policy and Review Department – Mr. Alfred Kammer, Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy and Review Department – Ms. Julie Ziegler, Senior Communications Officer, Strategy, Policy and Review Department Dinner hosted by The George Washington University – Ambassador Reuben Brigety II, Dean of Elliott School of International Affairs – Prof. Linda Livingston, Dean of School of Business – Prof. Ben Hopkins, Incoming Director of the Sigur Center for Asian Studies – Ms. Lori Cwalina, Assistant Vice President for Development at the Elliott School – Ms. Elizabeth Mitchell, Assistant Vice President at the School of Business Meeting at the Brookings Institution 8 June 2016 (Wednesday) Capitol Hill Breakfast Meeting hosted by The U.S.-Asia Institute – Mr. Jason Chung, Republican National Committee Director of Asian Pacific American Initiatives – Ms. Christine Chen, Director of Asia Pacific Islander American Vote – Mr. Christopher Nelson, Senior Vice President, Samuels International – Mr. Javade Chaudhri, Partner, Jones Day Law Firm; Trustee, US-Asia Institute – Ms. Julie Chon, Global Head Public Investment Strategy, Perry Capital; Trustee, US-Asia Institute – Ms. Mary Purdy, Senior Advisor, US-Asia Institute – Ms. Mary Sue Bissell, Executive Director, US-Asia Institute Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) Speaking Luncheon hosted by America China Public Affairs Institute Highlighted guests: – Ms. Barbara Franklin, Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce – Ms. Elaine Chao, Former U.S. Secretary of Labor – Ms. Charlene Barshefsky, Former U.S. Trade Representative – Mr. Rudy deLeon, Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense – Mr. Stapleton Roy, Former U.S. Ambassador to China – Mr. Douglas Paal, Former Director of American Institute in Taiwan – Mr. Norm Coleman, Former U.S. Senator from Minnesota – Mr. John Frisbie, President, US China Business Council Center for American Progress – Mr. Andy Green, Managing Director, Economic Policy – Mr. Rudy deLeon, Senior Fellow US Department of State – DAS Peter Haymond, Director, Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs – Mr. Alan Brinker, Desk Officer, Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs Speaking Luncheon hosted by America China Public Affairs Institute New York 9 June 2016 (Thursday) Breakfast Meeting hosted by Morgan Stanley – Mr. Thomas Nides, Vice Chairman – Ms. Lisa Shalett, Head of Investment and Portfolio Strategies, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Speaking Luncheon hosted by Asia Society for Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary for Administration Council on Foreign Relations – Mr. Justin Vogt, Deputy Managing Editor, Foreign Policy Barron’s – Mr. Ed Finn, Editor and Publisher of Barron’s US – Mr. Kopin Tan, Editor, Barron’s Asia Hong Kong Association of New York Gala Dinner for Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary for Administration With Mrs. Carrie Lam (4th right) at the HKANY Gala Dinner 10 June 2016 (Friday) Breakfast Meeting hosted by the Hong Kong Association of New York Fitch Ratings – Mr. Dan Champeau, Managing Director, Global Public Finance, Global Infrastructure & Project Finance – Mr. Jack Archibald, Senior Director, Business Development, Public Finance Luncheon Jointly Hosted by the Permanent Mission of P.R. China to the United Nations and Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York – Ambassador Liu Jieyi (劉結一大使), Permanent Representative – Ambassador Zhang Qiyue (章啟月大使),Consul General Rhodium Group – Mr. Daniel Rosen, Partner – Ms. Jeeway Kan, Director of Business Development Ambassador Liu Jieyi (5th right) and Ambassador Zhang Qiyue (6th right) jointly hosted a luncheon for the delegation  

With the theme of “Decent work and economic growth”, the United Nation’s eighth Sustainable Development Goal, the JCI Hong Kong organized the first Hong Kong Partnership Summit 2016 on 20 May 2016. Through a youth exchange forum and seminar which engaged representatives from the government, business and the public, the Summit discussed the current and future challenges of Hong Kong on social, economic and environmental levels. It also aimed to foster young people to become active citizens of the world as well as building a harmonious society together. The Foundation was one of the co-organizers of the Summit. By the invitation of the Foundation, the Founder of HKGolden50 Mr. Franklin Lam attended the Summit and gave a keynote speech sharing his views on development, challenges and opportunities of Hong Kong’s economy. Mr. Franklin Lam (5th right) attended the Summit and on his right was the Secretary for Education Mr. Eddie Ng

On 11 May 2016, the Foundation was honored to have invited Ms. Tong Xiaoling, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of MFA in the HKSAR to share her insights on the current international environment, China foreign policies as well as opportunities and challenges arise at the luncheon discussion. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, members including Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Leung Wai-fung and Dr. Raymond Leung; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the luncheon. (L to R, sitting) Ms. Li Xuhua, Deputy Commissioner Tong Xiaoling, Mr. Ronnie Chan and Mr. Philip Ma(L to R, standing) Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Sun Zhen, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Roy Chung, Dr. Raymond Leung and Mr. Sebastian Man

On 3 May 2016, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Prof. K C Chan, Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury of the HKSAR Government to attend the luncheon meeting where views on Hong Kong’s economic development and challenges were shared and exchanged. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Peter Lo, Mr. Kin Yeung, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Dario Pong, Ms. Alice Au and Mr. Adam Kwok; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guests Mr. Yeung Kin-man, Prof. Liu Pak-wai and Mr. Franklin Lam joined the luncheon. (L to R, sitting) Prof. Liu Pak-wai, Mr. Philip Ma, Prof. K C Chan, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Yeung Kin-man, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Joseph Yu and Ms. Winnie Ng(L to R, standing) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Adam Kwok, Mr. Samson Chan, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Peter Lo, Ms. Alice Au, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Thomas Woo and Mr. Franklin Lam

The Foundation has hosted a luncheon for Mr. Lu Kang during his visit to Hong Kong in April 2016. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Mr. Philip Ma and Mr. Joseph Yu jointly chaired the luncheon where heads of corporate communications of some local sizable firms were invited to attend and exchanged views with Mr. Lu. They included Ms. Maria Cheung of New World Development Co Ltd, Ms. Laura Cheung of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, Mr. Lee Luen-fai of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd, Mr. Garmen Chan of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, Mr. Walter Cheung of Hang Seng Bank, Ms. Quince Chong of CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, Mr. James Tong of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Ms. Vivien Chan of Hong Kong Jockey Club and Ms. Linda Choy of Hong Kong Disneyland. (L to R, sitting) Mr. James Tong, Ms. Maria Cheung, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Lu Kang, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Walter Cheung and Ms. Quince Chong(L to R, standing) Ms. Yu Jing, Mr. Garmen Chan, Ms. Linda Choy, Mr. Lee Luen-fai, Ms. Laura Cheung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Vivien Chan, Ms. Zhang Yiqi and Mr. Sun Zhen

On 18 April 2014, the Foundation was honored to have invited Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR to attend the luncheon meeting where he shared his views on future developments of our nation and Hong Kong as well as the Sino-U.S. relationship. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustees Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Peter Lo, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Anson Chan, Ms. Alice Au and Mr. Alex Yip; Corporate Sponsors’ representatives Mr. Sun Jianfeng and Mr. Edward Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Vivien Tam and Ms. Ella Kwan also joined the luncheon. (Sitting, L to R) Ms. Alice Au, Mr. Sebastian Man, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Joseph Yu and Dr. Raymond Leung (Standing, L to R) Mr. Sun Jianfeng, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Edward Chan, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Peter Lo, Mr. Anson Chan, Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Philip Ma, Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Vivien Tam and Ms. Ella Kwan

On 30 March 2016, the Foundation was pleased to have invited Mr. Lau Kong-wah, Secretary for Home Affairs of the HKSAR Government to attend the luncheon meeting where views on district and youth developments of Hong Kong were shared. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Kin Yeung, Mr. Andrew Yu and Mr. Alex Yip; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and invited guest Mr. Adam Kwok joined the luncheon. (L to R) Mr. Adam Kwok, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Kin Yeung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Lau Kong-wah, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Alex Yip and Mr. Andrew Yu

The Foundation has hosted a luncheon for Mr. Han Wenxiu during his visit to Hong Kong in March 2016. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Trustee’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Jeff Zhang; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Leung Wai-feung, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Andrew Yu and Mr. Alex Yip; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the luncheon on 24 March 2016. (Front row, L to R) Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Han Wenxiu and Mr. Xiao Yanshun (Back row, L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Qian Pufeng, Mr. Qao Zhenyu and Ms. Li Xuhua

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Council Member Ms. Rosana Wong met with Dr. Lenzlinger during her visit in Hong Kong.

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Samson Chan and Mr. Frankie Yeung, and Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Ben Zhang jointly hosted a luncheon for Mr. Lynn during his visit in Hong Kong. Invited guest Dr. Rafael Aharoni also joined the luncheon.   (Front row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Uriel Lynn, Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. Thomas Woo (Back row, L to R) Dr. Rafael Aharoni, Mr. Eyal Kabir, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Frankie Yeung and Mr. Ben Zhang

Financial Secretary, the Honourable John C Tsang, delivered his 2016-2017 Budget Speech to the Legislative Council on 24 February 2016. On 16 March 2016, Mr. Tsang attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where he talked to the Hong Kong business community about his thoughts and insights behind the new Budget.   The Foundation’s Trustees Dr. Peter Lam, Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua and Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu’s representative Mr. Andrew Chiu; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong and Mr. Alex Yip; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Stephen Wong, Mr. Jason Wong, Prof. Maurice Tse, Mr. Perry Lam, Mr. Man Cheuk-fei, Mr. Chris Yeung, Mr. Thomas Tse, Ms. Claudine Lee, Mr. Gordon Kee and Ms. Sandy Yeung joined the luncheon.   (Front row, L to R) Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Stephen Wong, Dr. Peter Lam, Ms. Winnie Ng, Ms. Karen Tang and Mr. Andrew Chiu (Back row, L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Man Cheuk-fei, Mr. Gordon Kee, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Sandy Yeung, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Chris Yeung, Ms. Claudine Lee, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Jason Wong, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Thomas Tse, Mr. Alex Yip, Prof. Maurice Tse and Mr. Perry Lam

The Foundation has hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Li Li during their visit to Hong Kong in March 2016. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Dr. Raymond Leung and Mr. Samson Chan jointly hosted the luncheon for Ambassador Chen on 11 March 2016. Invited guest Mr. Michael Hui also joined the luncheon.   (L to R) Ms. Cui Ying, Mr. Thomas Woo, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Joseph Yu, Ambassador Li Li, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Michael Hui and Ms. Karen Tang

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Sebastian Man and Dr. Raymond Leung met with Dr. Madelin during his visit in Hong Kong.   (L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Vincent Piket, Dr. Robert Madelin, Ms. Karen Tang and Dr. Raymond Leung

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo and Dr. Raymond Leung, and invited guests Mr. Stephen Wong, Mr. Franklin Lam and Prof. Alejandro Reyes met and exchanged views with four Members of European Parliament, EU during their visit to Hong Kong. They were Convenor of EP-HK Friendship Group Mr. Burkhard Balz (Germany), Mr. Richard Ashworth (The United), Ms. Barbara Kappel (Austria) and Mr. Jeroen Lenaers (The Netherlands).   (L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Franklin Lam, Mr. Jeroen Lenaers, Mr. Richard Ashworth, Ms. Barbara Kappel, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Burkhard Balz, Prof. Alejandro Reyes, Dr. Raymond Leung and Mr. Stephen Wong

The Foundation has hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Chen Xu and his wife Madam Li Wenci during their visit to Hong Kong in March 2016. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Samson Chan and Mr. Kin Yeung jointly hosted the luncheon for Ambassador Chen on 3 March 2016. Invited guest Mr. Jacky Cheung also joined the luncheon.   (Front row, L to R) Ambassador Chen Xu and Dr. Roy Chung (Back row, L to R) Mr. Jacky Cheung, Mr. Zhang Jianxin, Mr. Kin Yeung, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Li Wenci, Mr. Samson Chan and Mr. Thomas Woo

The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo and Mr. Kin Yeung; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang met with Mr. Xu during his visit in Hong Kong.   With Mr. Xu Hong (front row, right)

At the beginning of each year, the Better Hong Kong Foundation always organizes Spring Speaking Luncheon for the Foundation’s members to greet the Consuls General and chairmen of international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. This year’s luncheon was successfully held on 25 February 2016. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan together with Trustees Mr. Victor Cha, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Ms. Pansy Ho as well as the Foundation’s members hosted the luncheon for more than 40 guests. The Foundation was deeply honored to have invited the Chief Executive of the HKSAR Mr. Leung Chun-ying to address us at the luncheon. Speech by the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying Participants include: The Better Hong Kong FoundationTrustees– Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd– Mr. Victor Cha, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, HKR International Ltd – Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd– Ms. Pansy Ho, Managing Director, Shun Tak Holdings Ltd Corporate Sponsors– Mr. Andrew Fan, Regional President, Nu Skin Greater China– Ms. Mimzy Si, Corporate Sponsor’s representative / Director – Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, Haitong International Securities Group Ltd Council Members– Dr. Roy Chung, Co-founder Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd– Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd– Ms. Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu, Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies– Mr. Philip Ma, Chairman & CEO, The Sincere Co Ltd– Ms. Juliana Lam, Managing Director, Julius Industries Ltd – Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Director, Artemis Digital Ltd– Mr. Samson Chan, Chairman & CEO, Manley Toys Ltd – Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Regional Director-Agency, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd– Mr. John Lee, Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch– Mr. Kin Yeung, Director/Founder, Blanc de Chine– Mr. Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd– Mr. Andrew Yao, Chairman, Van Shung Chong Holdings Ltd– Mr. Andrew Yu, Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd– Ms. Alice Au, Partner, Spencer Stuart– Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation   Mr. Leung Chun-ying and members of the Foundation Consulate General in Hong Kong– Dr. Claudia Reinprecht, Consul General, Consulate General of Austria– Mr. Gustavo Horacio Luis Fazzari, Consul General, Consulate General of Argentina– Ms. Michèle Deneffe, Consul General, Consulate General of Belgium– Ms. Caroline Wilson, Consul General, British Consulate General– Mr. Phan Peuv, Consul General, Consulate General of Cambodia– Mr. J Ian Burchett, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada– Mr. Vincent Piket, Head of Office, European Union– Mr. Jari Sinkari, Consul General, Consulate General of Finland– Mr. Graf Lambsdorff, Consul General, German Consulate General– Mr. Christodoulos Margaritis, Consul General, Consulate General of Greece– Mr. Mehdi Fakheri, Consul General, Consulate General of Iran– Mr. Sagi Karni, Consul General, Consulate General of Israel– Mr. Antonello De Riu, Consul General, Consulate General of Italy– Mr. Masaru Igawahara, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Japan– Mr. Kim Kwang-dong, Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea– Mr. Adnan Alghunaim, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of the State of Kuwait– Mr. Saul Zambrano Barajas, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico– Mr. Zaw Zaw Soe, Consul General, Consulate General of Myanmar– Mr. Paul Korff de Gidts, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands– Ms. Gabrielle Anne Rush, Consul General, New Zealand Consulate General– Miss Bernardita L Catalla, Consul General, Consulate General of Philippines– Mr. Alexander Kozlov, Consul General, Consulate General of Russian Federation– Mr. Omar B. Al Bunayan, Consul General, Consulate General of Saudi Arabia– Mr. Santiago Martinez-Caro, Consul General, Consulate General of Spain– Mr. Leon Naidoo, Consul (Political), Consulate General of South Africa– Mrs. Helena Storm, Consul General, Consulate General of Sweden– Mr. Reto Renggli, Consul General, Consulate General of Switzerland– Miss. Marinee Suwanmoli, Deputy Consul-General, Royal Thai Consulate-General– Mr. Tahsin Güven, Vice Consul, Consulate General of Turkey– Mr. Clifford A. Hart, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General International Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong– Mr. William Lin, Hong Kong China Affairs Director, American Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Wilhelm Brauner, Chairman, Austrian Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Andrew Seaton, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Daniel de Blocq van Scheltinga, Chairman, Dutch Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Richard Burton, Chairman, European Chamber of Commerce– Ms. Anna Hyske, Board Director, Finnish Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Wolfgang Niedermark, CEO, German Chamber of Commerce– Dr. Rafael Aharoni, Chairman, Israeli Chamber of Commerce– Mr. David Whitwam, Chairman, New Zealand Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Vincent Chow, Honorary Executive Director, Singapore Chamber of Commerce– Mr. Ulf Ohrling, Chairman, Swedish Chamber of Commerce Local Chamber of Commerce– Ms Shirley Chan, First Vice President, Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of HK

The Foundation has hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Qiu Xiaoqi and his wife Madam Liu Min during their visit to Hong Kong in February 2016. Chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council members Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Dr. Raymond Leung and Ms. Alice Au joined the luncheon on 2 February 2016.   (Front row, L to R) Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ambassador Qiu Xiaoqi and Ms. Liu Min (Back row, L to R) Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Ms. Alice Au and Dr. Raymond Leung

The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Peter Lo, Mr. John Lee and Mr. Anson Chan and Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Edward Chan met and exchanged views with the delegation during their visit to Hong Kong. The delegation comprised of Parliament members Mr. Graham Brady, Ms. Michelle Donelan, Mr. Karl McCartney, Mr. Andrew Stephenson, Mr. Henry Smith, Dr. Roberta Blackman-Woods, Mrs. Sharon Hodgson, Mr. Jonathan Reynolds, Ms. Joan Ryan and Mr. Jeff Smith.   Meeting with Delegation of All Party Parliamentary China Group, U.K.  

The Honourable Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered his policy address to the Legislative Council in January 2016. On 27 January 2016, Mr. Leung attended the Joint Business Community Luncheon where he talked to the Hong Kong business community and further elaborated his policy address. The Foundation hosted two tables at the luncheon.   The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Trustee Mr. Victor Cha; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Peter Lo, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong and Mr. Anson Chan; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Ms. Lau Ka-shi, Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Michael Hui, Mr. Bunnie Lai and Mr. William Tsang joined the luncheon.   (Front row, L to R) Ms. Rosana Wong, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Karen Tang and Dr. Raymond Leung; (Back row, L to R) Ms. Lau Ka-shi, Mr. William Tsang, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Victor Cha, Ms. Winnie Chiu, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Bunnie Lai, Mr. Peter Lo and Mr. Michael Hui

On 26 January 2016, the Foundation held its annual spring luncheon with members and media gathering to celebrate the Year of the Monkey with members and to strengthen our communication with media friends. The luncheon was hosted by the Foundation’s Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and the media gathering was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan.   Members joining the luncheon included:   Trustees –          Dr. Henry Cheng               Advisory Council Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, New World Development Co Ltd –          Mr. Ronnie Chan               Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd –          Mr. Victor Cha                   Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, HKR International Ltd –          Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd   Corporate Sponsors –          Mr. Pan Jun                       Chairman of the Board of Directors & CEO, Fantasia Group –          Ms. Mimzy Sze                   Corporate Sponsor’s representative / Director – Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, Haitong International Securities Group Ltd   Council Members –          Dr. Roy Chung                   Co-founder & Non-Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd –          Mr. Thomas Woo               Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd –          Mr. Joseph Yu                   Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies –          Mr. Sebastian Man            Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd –          Ms. Juliana Lam                 Managing Director, AML Group Holdings Ltd –          Mr. Leung Wai-fung           Director, Artemis Digital Ltd –          Dr. Raymond Leung          Honorary Chairman, SAE Magnetics (Hong Kong) Ltd –          Mr. Samson Chan             Chairman & CEO, Manley Toys Ltd –          Mr. Chan Yim-kwong         Regional Director-Agency, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd –          Mr. Frankie Yeung             Senior District Director, AIA International Ltd –          Mr. John Lee                     Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch –          Mr. Kin Yeung                   Director/Founder, Blanc de Chine –          Mr. Lee Yuen-hong           Chairman, Tsui Wah Holdings Ltd –          Mr. Anson Chan                Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies –          Mr. Andrew Yu                  Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd –          Mr. Alex Yip                       Chief Executive Officer, Greater China, Lockton Companies (Hong Kong) Ltd –          Mr. William Chao               Council Member Ms. Diana Chou’s representative / Account Manager, L’VOYAGE –          Ms. Karen Tang                 Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation   Over 30 journalists attended the media gathering and enjoyed sharing with the Foundation’s members their good wishes for prosperity in 2015. Members joining the media gathering included Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Corporate Sponsor’ representative Ms. Mimzy Sze; Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. John Lee and Mr. Lee Yuen-hong; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Members of the Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (Front Row, L to R) Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Dr. Raymond Leung, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Victor Cha, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Henry Cheng, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Kin Yeung and Mr. Joseph Yu; (Back Row, L to R) Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. John Lee, Ms. Mimzy Sze, Mr. Pan Jun, Mr. William Chao, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Alex Yip and Mr. Anson Chan

To strengthen communication and enhance friendship, Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR Mr. Song Zhe hosted a dinner for members of the Foundation at his office on 14 January 2016. At the dinner, Commissioner Song shared his analysis on the recent changes and developments of the international environment as well as development of our nation and her foreign policy. Participants of the dinner included the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu; Council Members Ms. Winnie Chiu, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Sebastian Man, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Mr. Dario Pong and Ms. Alice Au; Corporate Sponsor’s representative Mr. Jeff Zhang; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang.   With Commissioner Song Zhe (front row, middle)

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and invited guest Mr. Franklin Lam met with Prof. Bris during his visit in Hong Kong.   (L to R) Mr. Franklin Lam, Prof. Arturo Bris and Ms. Karen Tang

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Corporate Sponsors’ representatives Mr. Ben Zhang as well as Mr. Owen Messick met with Dr. Yang during his visit in Hong Kong.  

On 11 January 2016, the Foundation hosted a luncheon for Ambassador Reuben Brigety II, the new dean of Elliott School of International Affairs of the George Washington University during his visit to Hong Kong. At the luncheon chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ambassador Brigety shared with members and guests his thoughts on “US Foreign Policy Challenges for the Next Administration”. The Foundation’s Council Members Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. John Lee and Mr. Dario Pong; Corporate Sponsors’ representatives Mr. Ben Zhang and Mr. Owen Messick; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Frank Wong, Ms. Rosana Wong and Mr. Albert Ip joined the luncheon.   (Front row, L to R) Mr. Philip Ma, Ambassador Reuben Brigety II, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Ms. Rosana Wong and Ms. Karen Tang; (Back row, L to R) Mr. Owen Messick, Mr. Ben Zhang, Mr. Frank Wong, Mr. Albert Ip, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Ms. Lori Cwalina, Mr. John Lee and Mr. Dario Pong

The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang together with Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Dr. Raymond Leung and Mr. Chan Yim-kwong jointly hosted a luncheon for Prof. Lee during his visit in Hong Kong. Invited guests Dr. Samson Tam, Prof. Alex Wai and Mr. Daniel Yu also joined the luncheon. (Front row, L to R) Dr. Raymond Leung, Prof. Lee Kwong-hyung, Dr. Roy Chung and Prof. Alex Wai(Back row, L to R) Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Daniel Yu, Ms. Karen Tang, Dr. Samson Tam and Mr. Leung Wai-fung