The term of office of the Chamber’s 49th Committee Members expired at the end of October. In the general meeting held earlier, 21 members were elected to serve on the Election Committee tasked with the election for the 50th term Committee Members.
Hosted and supervised by the Election Committee, the elections for the Chamber’s 50th term Committee Members, Standing Committee Members and Chairmen have smoothly completed in October. Jonathan Choi was elected Chairman; Yuen Mo, Lam Shu-chit, Ricky Tsang and Wong Kwok-keung were re-elected Vice-chairmen while Brandon Liu, Connie Wong, Tommy Li and Johnny Yu were newly elected Vice-chairmen. Meanwhile, 45 and 118 members were respectively returned as Standing Committee Members and Committee Members. The term of office of the new Committee Members started on 1 November 2016.
The 48th and 49th Chairman Charles Yeung, Vice-chairmen William Lee, Chong Hok-shan, Lo Man-tuen and Lawrence Ma retired and act as Life Honorary Chairman.
Yeung congratulated Jonathan Choi for being elected Chairman. He is confident that the new Chairman, Vice-chairmen and Committee Members will make further contribution to the growth of the Chamber, as well as to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. On the eve of his retirement as Chairman, Yeung was interviewed by CGCC Vision to recapitulate his four years’ work and share his feelings as the leader of CGCC (For details, please refer to P.28-32).
Charles Yeung: Accumulating Spiritual Wealth; Serving Country and People
Charles Yeung, the 48th and 49th Chairman of the Chamber, had rolled out numerous new initiatives for the benefit of the business community during his tenure. As the saying goes, one day’s cultivation has one day’s merit. In the eyes of Yeung, leading the Chamber over the past four years has great significance and has been filled with wise harmony.
Grateful for support; constitutional reform unforgettable
“Thank you all!” Charles Yeung, the Chamber’s outgoing Chairman, said that he had to thank all parties for their support, which enables him to succeed in his four-year tenure. They include the HKSAR Government, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR, People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, as well as the Chamber’s Vice-chairmen, Standing committee members, Committee members, members and Secretariat staff.
Constitutional reform has been one of the most memorable episodes during Yeung’s tenure. In May 2013, the Chamber published a statement in the newspapers, firing the first shot in opposition to the Occupy Central movement. In July 2015, after the constitutional reform package was rejected, Yeung led a delegation to Beijing, where they met with Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China. Yeung believes that although the constitutional reform package was voted down, he had, on the whole, made his best efforts by unremittingly leading the Chamber to give firm support to the Government.
Dedicated to state affairs with unremitting efforts
Yeung said that substantive results had been achieved during his four-year tenure, e.g. staging lunch seminars on the Policy Address and Budget with several major chambers of commerce, and holding the CGCC Forum in January every year. In 2013 and 2015, the Chamber jointly organized several large-scale exhibitions with a number of organizations, including “China Love China Dream” and “Hong Kong Commemorates the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Anti-Japanese War”.
As for the Mainland, the Chamber held the “Insights into China’s Two Sessions” forum in March every year and Yeung also led a number of delegations to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong. Over the past 60 years, the Chamber has participated in every Canton Fair and, upholding the tradition, Yeung led delegations to attend the Fair. Last August, he successfully invited the Macao Chamber of Commerce to join the “Forum on Economic Ties among the Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau” to promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation among the four places.
With regard to overseas, Yeung led the Chamber to continue being one of the three convenor organizations of the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention. In addition, the Chamber held lunch seminars in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively.
Fruitful festive and charitable activities
The Chamber invited VIPs as officiating guests of its annual festive activities. As for charitable activities, there was, for example, a series of events of the “We Care We Share” Campaign; also in response to the Commission on Poverty’s “Bless Hong Kong Campaign”, the Chamber invited Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie Lam as the officiating guest. During Yeung’s tenure, the Chamber held more than 40 events under the “We Care We Share” Campaign. Yeung also steered the Chamber to support the Community Chest’s “Walk for Millions” event. The Chamber was the top fundraising organization for the “Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk for Millions” for three consecutive years in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
During Yeung’s tenure, the Chamber held a total of 31 workshops to train a total of 897 cadres and business managers for the Mainland. Over the years, the Chamber had spent more than HK$37 million to sponsor university education, benefitting nearly 5,000 students. At the same time, the Chamber was the exclusive sponsor of the “Young Astronaut Training Camp” for eight consecutive years.
A fruitful and rewarding tenure
Looking ahead, Yeung believes that aligning with the country’s initiatives, including the “13th Five-Year Plan”, “the Belt and Road”, liberalization of trade in services and Guangdong Free Trade Zone, can be the Chamber’s direction in the future.
Yeung is very pleased with the recognition given by the country for his efforts as he was invited to meet with key leaders during his many visits to the Mainland and was also awarded a GBS medal by Chief Executive CY Leung. Being the Chairman of the Chamber gave Yeung an opportunity to serve the Hong Kong people. His fulfilling four-year tenure also enabled him to realize his ambition of doing his part to contribute to the country and Hong Kong.
The 50th Committee Members Assume Office
The 50th term Committee Members assumed office on 1 November 2016 and the inaugural ceremony will be held on 2 December 2016 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Uphold CGCC’s fine tradition of loving the nation and Hong Kong, the new Committee shall work together to help CGCC members and enterprises address challenges, capture opportunities and make further contribution to the economic prosperity of Hong Kong and the country.
Chairman
Dr Jonathan Choi GBS, BBS, JP
Jonathan Choi, with his ancestral home in Zhongshan, Guangdong, joined the Chamber in 1997. He has been the Chamber’s Committee Member, Vice-chairman, 46th and 47th Chairman.
Choi is Chairman of the Sunwah Group, a conglomerate with principal businesses of seafood and foodstuff, real estate, financial services, infrastructure, technology and media.
Choi is Deputy Director of the CPPCC Committee of Education, Science, Culture, Health and Sports and Member of the 12th CPPCC National Committee. Choi is keen on serving Hong Kong, he is Council Member of the Economic Development Commission of HKSAR and Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Choi is equally active in fostering the interactions of the Mainland and Hong Kong with the overseas regions. He is Hong Kong, China’s Representative of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council, Co-chairman of SME Development Taskforce of B20 2016 Host Committee, Chairman of Hong Kong - Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, Founding Chairman of Hong Kong – Korea Business Council and Council Chairman of Hong Kong – ASEAN Economic Co-operation Foundation.
Choi has been given different honors including Honorary Doctorate Degree from various universities, Fellow of the PolyU, Honorary Citizen of Guangzhou and Shenyang.
Vice-chairman
Mr Yuen Mo GBS, JP
Yuen Mo, with his ancestral home in Dongguan, Guangdong, joined the Chamber in 1991. He has been the Chamber’s Standing Committee Member and Vice-chairman.
Yuen is Consultant of China Merchants Group Ltd, an enterprise with businesses including shipping, infrastructure, industrial investment, economic zone development, property and finance.
Yuen is keen on fostering the interaction between the Mainland and Hong Kong. He has been Deputy to the 11th NPC (Convenor of Hong Kong Deputies). He is currently Treasurer of the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association.
Vice-chairman
Mr Lam Shu-chit GBS, SBS
Lam Shu-chit, with his ancestral home in Nanan, Fujian, joined the Chamber in 2006. He has been Standing Committee Member and Vice-chairman of the Chamber.
Lam is Chairman of South Asia Knitting Factory and Chairman of South Asia Textiles (Holdings) Ltd. The companies engage in the manufacturing, export and processing of knitwear and garments.
Lam is Standing Committee Member of the 12th CPPCC National Committee. He is keen on serving overseas Chinese, holding different positions such as Vice-chairman of the China Overseas Friendship Association, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations, and Standing Committee Member of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese. Lam is also Vice-chairman of the Friends of Hong Kong Association and Founding Chairman of the Hong Kong CPPCC (Provincial) Members Association.
Vice-chairman
Mr Ricky Tsang
Ricky Tsang, with his ancestral home in Meizhou, Guangdong, joined the Chamber in 1992. He has been Committee Member, Standing Committee Member and Vice-chairman of the Chamber.
Tsang is Deputy Chairman & CEO of Goldlion Holdings Ltd, a company engaging in the sale of apparel and accessories as well as property investment and development.
Tsang is Member of the 12th CPPCC National Committee and Member of the 12th CPPCC Guangzhou Municipal Committee. Active in the business communities of Hong Kong and the Mainland, he holds various positions including Vice-chairman of the Guangdong Federation of Industry & Commerce, Vice-chairman of the Guangzhou Federation of Industry & Commerce, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of Guangzhou Foreign Investment Enterprises, and Executive Chairman of Hong Kong Hakka Associations. Tsang is also Vice-chairman of the Guangdong Province Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, Vice-chairman of the Guangzhou Youth Federation, and Vice-president of the Centum Charitas Foundation.
Tsang has received the Hong Kong Young Industrialist Award (2008) and is an Honorary Citizen of Guangzhou and Meizhou, China.
Vice-chairman
Dr Wong Kwok-keung GBS, SBS, JP
Wong Kwok-keung, with his ancestral home in Dongguan, Guangdong, joined the Chamber in 2003. He has served as Committee Member, Standing Committee and Vice-chairman in the Chamber.
Wong is Group Chairman & CEO of the Kum Shing Group, the business of which covers power system, electrical, building, civil engineering, mechanical and lighting works.
Wong is Deputy Director of the Committee for Learning and Cultural Historical Data of CPPCC National Committee, Member of the 12th CPPCC National Committee, and Executive Director of the China Overseas Friendship Association. Besides contributing to the Mainland’s development, Wong takes an active part in Hong Kong affairs by serving as Honorable Chairman & Principal President of the Federation of Hong Kong Guangdong Community Organizations and Founding Principal President of the Association of Hong Kong Professionals.
Wong is an Honorary Citizen of Dongguan, China. He has been awarded various honors by a number of local and overseas universities. He has also been recognized as Awardee of Hall of Fame by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
Vice-chairman
Mr Brandon Liu JP
Brandon Liu, with his ancestral home in Shanghai, joined the Chamber in 1997. He has served as Committee Member and Standing Committee in the Chamber.
Liu is Managing Director of Feoso Oil Ltd, an enterprise of which engages oil trading, manufacturing and distribution of petrochemicals, investment and management of shipbuilding and warehouses.
Liu is Advisory Board Member of Business Forum of China National Committee for Pacific Economic Corp of Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Chairman (Energy & Power) of Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Honorary President of Hong Kong Commerce and Industry Association. Apart from professional area, he has a keen interest in education by serving as Honorary President of Hong Kong Baptist University Foundation, Governor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Visiting Professor of Dalian Maritime University and Founder of Shanghai Jiao Tong University Aiju Student Aid Fund.
Vice-chairman
Ms Connie Wong SBS, JP
Connie Wong, with her ancestral home in Chaoyang, Guangdong, joined the Chamber in 2008. She has served as Committee Member and Standing Committee in the Chamber.
Wong is Managing Director of Wong Sun Hing Ltd, the business of which covers manufacturing and export of clothing, hotels and properties rental.
Wong is Member of the 12th CPPCC National Committee and Standing Committee Member of the 11th CPPCC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional Committee and Standing Committee Member of the All-China Women’s Federation. Wong is keen on participating in local and communities’ affairs. She is Committee Member of Lotteries Fund Advisory Committee and Legal Aid Service Council. She is also the President of Kowloon Federation of Associations, Permanent Chairman of Federation of HK Guangxi Community Organizations and Officer of Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Committee of HKCPPCC (Provincial) Members Association.
Vice-chairman
Mr Tommy Li BBS, MH, JP
Tommy Li, with his ancestral home in Nanhai, Guangdong, joined the Chamber in 1991. He has served as Association Committee Member, Committee Member and Standing Committee in the Chamber.
Li is Chairman of Pak Shing Tong Group, an enterprise with businesses including import & export and wholesale & retail of Chinese patent medicine, supplements and bird’s nest.
Li is Member & Convenor for the Hong Kong Members of the 11th CPPCC Yunnan Provincial Committee. Li is committed to serve in his related industry organizations, he is Member of Chinese Medicine Development Committee and Committee on Research and Development of Chinese Medicines of ITC and Founding President of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Industry Association. Besides, Li has a keen interest on local tourism and youth development. He is Chairman of New Tour Product Development Scheme of Hong Kong Tourism Board, Adviser of Quality Tourism Services Association, Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Island School Heads Association and Honorary Advisor & Honorary President of Central District JPC Honorary President’s Council.
Li is Honorary University Fellowship of Hong Kong Baptist University. He has been awarded St John Officer Brother as well.
Vice-chairman
Mr Johnny YU JP
Johnny Yu, with his ancestral home in Jinjiang, Fujian, joined the Chamber in 2000. He has served as Committee Member and Standing Committee in the Chamber.
Yu is Executive Director of HKI Co Ltd, an enterprise with businesses including manufacturing and export of clothing, tea businesses and property investments.
Yu is Member of the 11th CPPCC Hubei Provincial Committee, Vice-president of the Centum Charities Foundation and Executive Committee Member of the Chinese Manufactures’ Association of Hong Kong. Besides, Yu takes an active part in industrial and business sector of youth. He is Honorary President of the Y Elites Association, President of Youth Committee of Hong Kong Hubei Fraternity and Vice-president of Hong Kong Youths Unified Association.
