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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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