2009 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong) will be held in HKCEC on 7th Dec
( 26 Nov 2009)While the 5th East Asian Game is to be organized in Hong Kong for the first time, another important event will also be held. The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) and Y Elites Association (Y Elites) will jointly organize the 2009 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong) on 7th December 2009 in the Hong Kong Conventional and Exhibition Center. State leader of PRC will attend and officiate the Forum, together with leaders and guests from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
As the world sails through the financial crisis, China has surpassed many countries in both recovery and growth. Earlier this year, the Central Government reversed the downward economy trend by growing local consumption through its 4 Quadrillion economy recovery plan. Today the development of China has caught the serious attention of the world, particularly the world’s younger generation. China is undisputedly an integral part of the global economy. The theme of the Forum will be “China’s Response to Financial Crisis” to reflect the attention of the world on the positive role that China plays in a new world economy. It aims at increasing the understanding of youth from Greater China on this role.
The Forum will be the first of its kind to be organized by a local youth NGO and also the 2nd event that BFA organized in Hong Kong, after the International Tourism Conference jointly organized by BFA and the Government of Hong Kong SAR in 2003. It will be on 7th December 2009 from 9:00am to 18:00pm at Hall 3G of the HKCEC.
Prominent speakers includes Mr. Li Zhaoxing, former Foreign Minister of PRC, Mr Zhou Heping, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, PRC, Mr. Hu Huaibang, Chairman of the Bank of Communications，Ms. Tie Ning, Chairwoman of Chinese Writers’ Association, and Mr. Li Jiange, Chairman of China International Capital Corporation Limited. The speakers will address the forum in hot topics on foreign affairs, culture and economy.
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Forum Rundown (Provisional)
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Opening Plenary Session and Keynote
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9:00
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Registration
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(Hall 3G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
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9:30
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Opening Plenary Session
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- Mr. Sze Wine Him Jaime (Founding Chairman of Y.Elites Association)
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- Mr. Long Yongtu (Secretary General of Boao Forum For Asia)
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- Mr. Donald Tsang Yam-Kuen GBM, JP (Chief Executive of HKSAR)
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- Chief officiating guest (Leader of Central Government)
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10:30
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Keynote Speeches
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- Mr. Li Zhaoxing (Chairman of NPC Foreign Affairs Committee, Former Chinese Foreign Minister)
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- Ms. Tie Ning (Chairwoman of Chinese Writer’s Association）
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- Mr Zhou Heping (Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Culture)
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- Mr. Hu Huaibang (Broad Chairman of Bank of Communications)
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Vote of Thanks: Chairman of Organizing Committee, 2009 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong)
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Lunch (S221)
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13:00
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Lunch (special invitation only)
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Panel Session on Culture (Hall 3G)
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14:15
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Speech of Welcome: Chairman of Organizing Committee, 2009 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong)
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Moderator: Li Yang (CCTV Host Anchor)
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Panel Speakers
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Mr. Liu Changle (Chairman & CEO, Phoenix Satellite Television Hld Ltd.)
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Prof. Way Kuo (President, City University of Hong Kong)
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Prof. Jin Tielin (Chairman of the China Conservatory)
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Dr. Deng Yaping (Olympic Gold Medallist)
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Mr. Chui Shiping (Committee, Legislative Assembly of the Macao Special Administrative Region)
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15:50
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Tea Break
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Panel Session on Economy (Hall 3G)
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16:05
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Moderator: Mr. Long Yongtu (Secretary General of Boao Forum For Asia)
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Panel Speakers
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Mr. Li Jiange (Chairman, China International Capital Corporation Limited)
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Prof. Lau Siu-kai (Head, Central Policy Unit, HKSAR)
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Mr. Hua Jian (Director, Cultural Industry Research Center of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences)
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Mr. Xiao Zhiwei (Committee, Legislative Assembly of the Macao Special Administrative Region)
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Mr. Yu Daihai (President, Evonik Greater China Region)
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17:35
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Closing Remarks by Mr. Long Yongtu (Secretary General of Boao Forum For Asia)
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18:00
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Event Conclusion
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The forum has gained support from the Hong Kong SAR Government, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR and the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong SAR. The Central Policy Unit and the Home Affairs Bureau and various youth organizations such as China Young Leaders Foundation，Fok Ying Tung Foundation，Hong Kong United Youth Association and Centum Charitas Foundation have enlisted themselves as supporting organizations. Bank of Communications Co., Ltd is the Exclusive Strategic Partner of 2009 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong). Delegates and VIPs include senior officials from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan as well as major business leaders. Tencent.com, Sina.com and Sohu.com will be media partners of the Forum and provide live webcast of the forum.
About the organizers:
BFA was founded by 26 Asian countries on 27th Feb, 2001 in Boao, Hainan Island, PRC. As one of the leading forums in Asia, BFA promotes economic unity in Asia. Y Elites was founded in 2007 by a group of young leaders compelled to work for the common goods of Hong Kong and China. Over the 2 years since its inception, Y Elites focused on promoting national education and making constructive suggestions on social issues to the society and the government of Hong Kong SAR. For enquiries, please contact Miss Kwok at (852) 2821-3390.
The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) and Y Elites Association (Y Elites)
