The
development of the Chinese mainland as a domestic
market continues to be TDC's first priority.
We will also introduce a set of new initiatives
to develop opportunities arising from the
joint role of Hong Kong and the Pearl
River Delta (PRD) as the preferred business
platform and production base in China, and
from Hong Kong's role as a global trade platform
and SME haven.
To catalyse business opportunities as Hong
Kong enters a new, dynamic phase in its
synergistic partnership with the Pearl River
Delta, TDC will in 2003/04:
Leverage
Hong Kong-Pearl River Delta advantages to:
-
promote
Hong Kong's role as the preferred business
platform in Asia;
-
encourage
overseas companies to access the PRD
using Hong Kong's manufacturing/business
support services; and
-
encourage
PRD companies to partner with Hong Kong
service providers.
In
addition, the Council will in 2003/04 further
develop our initiatives from prior years,
particularly emphasising the following six
strategies for the mainland market:
Promote
brand names and the trendsetter image of Hong
Kong lifestyle products and services;
Develop
further merchandise distribution channels;
Promote
Hong Kong as the preferred services platform
for mainland enterprises;
Forge
links with Yangtze River Delta (YRD) private
enterprises;
Nurture
tripartite partnerships with overseas companies
seeking mainland markets; and
Enhance
information and advisory services on mainland
markets.
