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H.E. HUANG Huahua
Governor of the People's Government of Guangdong Province |
Message from the Governor:
 Guangdong,bordering on Hong Kong and Macao,is located in the southernmost part of Mainland China, facing the South China Sea. Guangdong is at a forward position of China's opening-up and modernization construction and it also boasts the most prosperous foreign trade and economy in Mainland China, establishing trade ties with over 200 countries and regions in the world. Enterprises from over 100 countries and regions have come and invested in Guangdong. Guangdong is one of the most important manufacture bases in China, with focus on nine pillar industries, namely, electronics and information, electric appliances and machinery, petrochemical,automobile, pharmaceutical, paper making, textiles & garments, food & beverage, and construction material. Modern service industry, represented by logistics and exhibition, has also embarked on a strong momentum of development. In Guangzhou, the Chinese Import & Export Commodities Fair, which is held twice a year(spring and autumn) and the China Small and Medium Enterprises Fair(CSMEF) have provided a wide exchange and cooperation platform for foreign investors all over the world. Guangdong has great advantages of daily-improved infrastructure, highly developed telecommunication, well-organized transportation network and custom clearance. The economic laws and IPR protection systems have been instantly improved, and therefore the legislative interest and right of the foreign investors will be better protected. Today, Guangdong has become one of the most favorite destinations for the regional headquarters of the transnational companies and the world industry transfer.
Along with the full implementation of the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong will further open its door to both domestic and foreign investments by adopting the concept of 'scientific development, antecedence and foretaste' so as to establish a more open economic system and become an important international doorway for China to open up further to the world; thus, it is sure to create more spacious development space for the investors and merchants all over the world. We are looking forward to working with both domestic and international investors to create opportunities and a win-win situation! |
| Governor of People's Government of Guandgong Province |
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| Mr Henry Tang Ying-yen, GBM, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration |
 Aged 56. Mr Tang was appointed the Chief Secretary for Administration in July 2007. Prior to this appointment, he was the Financial Secretary and formerly the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology.
Mr Tang has been a member of the Executive Council since 1997. He served as a member of the Legislative Council for seven years from 1991 to 1998. Mr Tang also served extensively on various government boards and public bodies, including the Trade Development Council, Town Planning Board, University Grants Committee, and Council of the City University of Hong Kong.
Before joining the Government in 2002, Mr Tang was a leading industrialist in Hong Kong. He served as the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries between 1995 and 2001. He was also a Committee Member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. |
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 H.E. Zhang Junsai
Ambassador of People's Republic of China to Australia or his representative |
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Mr Peter O’Byrne
Chief Executive Officer of AUSTRADE |
 Mr Peter O’Byrne is Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Trade
Commission.
Austrade is the Australian Government’s trade and investment agency operating in more than 110 overseas locations in over 60 countries and a domestic network comprising 18 Austrade offices and 54 TradeStart offices including 8 Export Hubs.
He is a member of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations and Council on Australia Latin America Relations.
Peter was previously Regional Director for Asia for the consumer goods company Reckitt & Colman. He led the Government owned ‘Australian Hearing Services’ through its transition into a competitive market place. Peter has been a Director of the World Federation of Proprietary Medicine Manufacturers, Director of the Grocery Manufacturers of Australia Ltd.
He is a fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a Masters Degree in Commerce. |
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Mr Grahame White
General Manager Strategy & Communications of Leighton Asia Limited |
 Mr Grahame White is General Manager, Strategy and Communications for Leighton Asia Limited.
Leighton Asia is part of the Leighton Group, Australia’s largest project development and contracting group with annual revenues exceeding US$14 billion. With an operational history of over 30 years across the Asia region, Leighton Asia’s strength lies in its ability to develop competitive, innovative and practical solutions for its clients. A unique combination of local knowledge and international experience sets Leighton Asia apart from its competition.
Grahame first joined Leighton Asia in Hong Kong in 1991 and has worked in business development and management roles across the Asia region. He is currently responsible for the strategy and planning for the business as well as managing corporate affairs, and equity and acquisition aspects of the business.
Grahame has also worked with Leighton in Australia and recently worked on the development of power stations and coal mining project in Australia. |
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