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- Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2010-11
Question: For the year 2010-11, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch) will continue to monitor the long-term demand for convention and exhibition facilities in Hong Kong and plan for the provision of additional quality facilities when needed. How will the Administration assess Hong Kong’s need for convention and exhibition facilities? When a need is ascertained, what kind of facilities will the Administration plan to provide and what will be the expenditures involved? Asked by: Hon.LAM Tai-fai Reply: When assessing the long-term demand for the convention and exhibition facilities in Hong Kong, we will take into account the result of a Government-commissioned consultancy study on the supply of and demand for exhibition facilities in Hong Kong as well as the findings of surveys on Hong Kong’s convention and exhibition industry conducted or being conducted by other organizations. So far, we have not made any decision on the construction of new facilities. We will conduct a public consultation at an appropriate time when there is a concrete proposal.
Question: During 2010-11, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council plans to implement a holistic strategy to deepen our penetration in the Mainland domestic market. What are the specific work involved and the breakdown of the expenditures incurred? Asked by: Hon. LAM Tai-fai Reply: In 2010-11, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will continue to help Hong Kong companies access the Mainland domestic market, and expand its B2C activities targeting Mainland consumers. For example, “Style Hong Kong” promotions will be organised in Fuzhou, Shenyang, Shanghai, Jinan and Guangzhou to enhance brand awareness of Hong Kong products. In addition, promotion activities will be held at major trade fairs on the Mainland to connect Hong Kong companies with Mainland buyers. Riding on the success of the new “Design Gallery” shop opened in Beijing last year, HKTDC will seek to open similar shops in the Mainland. In view of the increasing popularity of online shopping among Mainland consumers, HKTDC will launch an online “Design Gallery” shop in addition to the “Design Gallery” store to expand the sales channel for Hong Kong products and enhance images of our brands. Apart from promotion activities, HKTDC will organise a series of seminars and workshops on major difficulties Hong Kong SMEs facing in their operation on the Mainland. Market information on different Mainland cities and industries will also be provided to SMEs on a regular basis. The costs of the aforementioned initiatives have been included in HKTDC’s overall trade promotion budget for 2010-11. As these initiatives cut across a number of programme areas, it is not possible to provide an accurate estimate for the expenditures required for each item.
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