For Immediate Release
2010 BOAO Youth Forum (Hong Kong) Presents Theme of “Opportunities & Challenges - Asia’s Development on its Road to Recovery”
Over fifteen Asian-Pacific renowned scholars, officials, corporate leaders and experts
to impart precious insights
Hong Kong‧22nd November, 2010 -– The Y.Elites Association and Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) are proud to jointly present the 2010 BOAO Youth Forum (Hong Kong) to be held on Friday, 26th November, 2010 from 9:15am to 6:30pm at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Hall 3G), gathering the most prominent political, business and academic leaders in the Asia Pacific region. With the theme of “Opportunities & Challenges - Asia’s Development on its Road to Recovery,” this year’s Forum will present over eighteen renowned scholars, government officials, heads of corporate and experts as speakers to explore the strategic position and role of Asia within the realm of globalization.
Jointly initiated by 26 Asian countries and inaugurated on 27th February, 2001, BFA is the most prestigious and premier forum for leaders in government, business and academia in Asia and other continents to share visions on the most pressing issues with the aim to promote economic integration in this dynamic region. In 2009, The Youth Elites Association was honoured to partner with BFA to jointly organize the first youth forum outside of the annual conference in Hong Kong. Following last year’s success, 2010 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong) will once again welcome all leaders from professional and youth organizations, as well as professors, educators and students from universities and tertiary school to learn inspirational suggestions as to how Asia, in particular the vast Asian youth community, can embrace new opportunities and face challenges from the aspects of finance, culture industries and sustainable growth.
Dignitaries attending the opening ceremony of the Forum include Mr. Donald TSANG, Chief Executive of HKSAR; Mr. Peng Qinghua, Director, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in HKSAR; Mr. Lü Xinhua, The Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in HKSAR, and Mr. Zhou Wenzhong, Secretary General of Boao Forum for Asia.
The Forum will be kicked off with the keynote speech on the topic of “Opportunities and Challenges – Asia’s Economic Development on its road to Recovery” to be presented by Mr. Zhang Zhijun, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, PRC; Mr. Kang Woohyun, CEO of Nami Island, Inc. Republic of Korea and Mr. Jin Liqun, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of China Investment Corporation. Other prominent and iconic figures invited to share their unique and valuable insights on the three key topics, namely “Sustainable Development – The Green Recovery of Asia”, “The Culture Industry and Economic Development”, and “Post-crisis Asian Financial Markets” for this important event include: Mr. Fang Fang, Managing Director of J.P. Morgan Chase; Dr. Rebecca Lee, Founder of the Polar Museum Foundation; renowned actor and film maker Mr. Stephen Chow; Mr. Abhimanyu Singh, Director, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in Beijing; Professor Zhou Wenzhang, Vice President of the China National School of Administration; Professor Stephen Yan Leung Cheung, Dean and Chair Professor of Finance of Hong Kong Baptist University School of Business; and Mr. Norman Chan, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. With such an impressive line-up of elite speakers, 2010 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong) is a rare occasion truly not to be missed.
Mr. Jaime Sze, Consultant of the 2010 BOAO Youth Forum (Hong Kong) Organizing Committee and Founding Chairman of The Y.Elites Association, stated: “We experienced a phenomenal success from last year, garnering impassioned support from twelve senior government officials including members of Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, State Councillor Liu Yandong and Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang. We were also graced with the presences of many CEO’s from Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, not to mention over 1,000 prominent corporate delegates, youth leaders, university and tertiary school educators and students. We explored together the implications of the unprecedented financial crisis on the political, economic and cultural landscapes of China. For this year, we are determined to outdo ourselves, and to make 2010 BOAO Youth Forum (Hong Kong) a resounding success.”
Mr. Frank Pak, Chairman of The Y.Elites Association, added: “We are honored to once again be the joint organiser of the 2010 BOAO Youth Forum (Hong Kong) with Boao Forum for Asia. The local and international luminaries will speak on important topics such as sustainable development, the culture industry, financial markets and economic development in Asia in the post-crisis period. There is no doubt that their insights will enlighten the Forum’s audiences.”
After the global financial crisis in 2008, the economic growth model of different countries underwent major changes, resulting in structural adjustments in many industries. Other initiatives included establishing stability and orderly supply for currency, and enhancing the ability for emerging markets and developing countries to cope with financial risks. In the meanwhile, Program of Action for Sustainable Development in China in the Early 21st Centurystated key objectives for China to build its capacity for sustainable development.
The factors included economic restructuring, effective control of population aggregate, improvement in the ecological environment and increased efficiency in utilization of resources, together resulting in harmony between man and nature. Consequently, low carbon and innovative industries became highlights for the future. As a relevant response, Ms. Ni Mu, Chairwoman of the 2010 BOAO Youth Forum (Hong Kong) Organizing Committee, stated: “Faced with the challenges of the post-crisis era, the Asian region should reflect on the future industry structure. These structures, as the trend dictates, will have emphasis towards low-carbon, sustainable development and knowledge content. Therefore, the forum specifically chose the topics ‘Finance’, ‘Sustainable Development’ and ‘Cultural Industry’ as key topics of the forum."
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About Y.Elites Association
Established on 16th May, 2007, the Y.Elites Association is a youth group comprising the alumni of the national studies classes of National School of Administration, China Pudong Cadres College and the Academy of Chinese Culture. Its objectives are to be “Focal Point of Young Elites, Promoter of National Studies, Carer for Social Issues, and Think Tank for Current Affairs”. The Association has now 333 members including young entrepreneurs, professionals from various industries and leaders from youth organizations. It has formed 12 research groups on areas of Finance, Real Estate, Industries & Commerce, Information Technology, Students, Sports & Culture, Community & Livelihood, Politics, Women Forum, Mainland Affairs, Hong Kong-Taiwan Exchange and Ethnic Groups.
Since its establishment, the Y.Elites Association has actively participated in organizing various activities, including the welcoming of the Olympic Flame and Olympic champions to Hong Kong, donating in respect of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, organizing seminars andforums on topics such as political development, finance and information technology，and making policy suggestions to the Government of HKSAR. The Association had received compliments from the HKSAR Government and wide recognition from various sectors of the society. In particular, the Association organized the “Y.Elites Forum: 30 Years of Reform & Opening-Up: The Role of Hong Kong, Opportunities & Responsibilities for Youths” and “2009 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong)” at the HKCEC on 30th July, 2008 and 7th December, 2009 respectively.In “2009 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong)”, Madam Liu Yandong, State Councillor officiated and spoke at the welcome reception and the Chief Executive of HKSAR, Mr. Donald Tsang officiated the forum together with Minister Peng Qinghua, Director of the Central Government Liaison Office of HKSAR and many other minister level officials. The Forums have attracted significant attention from the society.
The Y.Elites Association strives to ignite Hong Kong young people’s passion and love for the motherland; to act as a podium for national education; to provide a platform for exchange with the society and the mainland; to set out the stage for gathering Hong Kong young elites and organizing their activities; and to be the frontline for building a better Hong Kong.
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2010 Boao Youth Forum (Hong Kong)
Opportunities and Challenges- Asia’s Development on its road to Recovery
Tentative Rundown
Date: 26 November 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Hall 3G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Morning Session (9:15am – 12:30 pm)
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Opening Ceremony
(Hall 3G)
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8:30
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Registration
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9:15
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Host: Ms. WU Hsiaoli, Deputy Head of Phoenix InfoNews Channel
Mr. LI Yang, Host Anchor, China Central Television
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Opening Ceremony
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Welcome Remarks:
-Mr. ZHOU Wenzhong, Secretary-General of Boao Forum For Asia
-Mr. Frank PAK, Chairman of The Y.Elites Association
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Speech:
- Mr. Donald TSANG, Chief Executive of HKSAR
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- Mr. PENG Qinghua, Director, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R.
- Mr. Lü Xinhua, The Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in HKSAR
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10:35
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Violin Solo Performance (Young Violinist: Sophia Chan)
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Keynote Speeches
(Hall 3G)
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10:50
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Topic: Opportunities and Challenges– Asia’sDevelopment on its road to Recovery
- Mr. ZHANG Zhijun, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, PRC
- Mr. KANG Woohyun, CEO of Nami Island, Inc. Republic of Korea
- Mr. JIN Liqun, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of China Investment Corporation
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Note of Thanks
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12:20
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Ms. Ni Mu, Chairman of Organizing Committee, 2010 Boao Youth Forum (HK)
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Afternoon Session (2:15pm – 6:30 pm)
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Forum 1 :
Sustainable Development –
The Green Recovery of Asia
(Hall 3G)
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14:15
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15:30
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Moderator: Mr. ZHOU Wenzhong, Secretary-General of Boao Forum For Asia
Panelists:
- Mr. John DENG Zhonghan, Chairman, Vimicro International Corp.
- Mr. Paul GLASSON, Chief Representative in China, Australia China Business Council
- Dr. Rebecca Lee, Founder, Polar Museum Foundation
- Mr. Fang FANG, Managing Director of J.P. Morgan Chase
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Forum 2:
The Culture Industry and Economic Development
(Hall 3G)
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15:35
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16:50
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Moderator: Mr LI Yang, Host Anchor, China Central Television
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Panelists:
- Professor ZHOU Wenzhang, Vice President, China National School of Administration
- Professor ZHANG Yiwu, Deputy Director, Center for Cultural Resources, Peking University
- Mr.IEONG Touhong, Consultant of Research Centre for Sustainable Development Strategies, Macao S.A.R
- Mr. Abhimanyu SINGH, Director, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in Beijing
- Mr. Stephen Chiau, Executive Director, Bingo Group Holdings Limited
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Forum 3:
Post-crisis Asian Financial Markets (Hall 3G)
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16:55
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18:10
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Moderator: Mr. Thomas EASTON, Asia Business Editor, The Economist
Panel Speakers:
- Mr. Norman CHAN, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
- Professor Stephen Yan Leung CHEUNG, Dean, Chair Professor of Finance, School of Business, Hong Kong Baptist University
- Michael JOHNSON, CEO of Asia Star Capital
- Mr. Shengman ZHANG，Chairman, Asia Pacific Citigroup
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Note of Thanks
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18:12
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Mr. Daryl Ng, Chairman of Organizing Committee, 2010 Boao Youth Forum (HK)
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Closing Remarks
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18:15
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Mr. ZHOU Wenzhong, Secretary-General of Boao Forum For Asia
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18:30
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