Macau, China, April 19, 2010 – To promote the development on Hengqin Island, The American Chamber of Commerce in Macau (AmCham Macau) organized a “Hengqin Island Development Planning Presentation” together with the Administrative Committee of Hengqin New Area, Zhuhai, on April 15 at the prestigious Grand Hyatt Macau Ballroom.
Event participants include Mr Niu Jing, Director of the Administrative Committee of Hengqin New Area, Mr Liang Taowen, Deputy Director of the Industrial Development Bureau of the Administrative Committee, Mr Zhou Jiewen, Section Director of the Communication and Cooperation Bureau of the Administration Committee, Mr Peter Lee, Deputy Director General of the Zhuhai Bureau of Investment Promotion, as well as government officials, representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in HK and Macau, and business leaders from Macau and HK, that sums up a total attendance close to 140 guests.
AmCham Macau Chairman, Charles Choy, stated in his welcoming remarks that, “with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge under construction and the Hengqin New Area Development Planning in place, I believe both projects will help maintain the long-term prosperity and also promote the economic diversification in Macau.” While the constructing of the bridge will benefit the economic development of the whole of the Delta, the development of Hengqin Island will allow Macau to develop a link (both economical and political) for new cooperation between Macau and its motherland. Choy also mentioned the Chamber’s plan in establishing a “PRD Committee” to the current Chamber structure to support and explore further collaboration with the Governments within the Region.
Director Niu expressed gratitude to the support from the Chamber and all attending guests on the development plans of Hengqin Island. Director Niu agreed that the overall development plan of Hengqin will be beneficial to the PRD region, especially to Macau. The Administrative Committee is confident that Hengqin “is to become the maestro of closer cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao”. The Administrative Committee of Hengqin New Area will continue to strengthen ties between the Macau community, including AmCham Macau, and its counterparts, in order to explore future business opportunities together.
AmCham Macau will form a delegation to visit the Administrative Committee in Hengqin soon, please contact Beverly 2875.7163 or email [email protected] for more details. For more information about the Chamber, please contact AmCham office at 2857.5059 or visit www.amcham.org.mo.
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About AmCham Macau
Established in 2007, AmCham Macau serves to be an effective platform for Americans and US companies that are already in Macau or want to setup a business in Macau by promoting business opportunities and creating synergies between members. AmCham Macau aims to promote private enterprise, free trade, ethical and responsible businesses and networking opportunities within Macau and the region for its members.
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Beverly Tsui
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Macau
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