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Hong Kong - Louisiana: Your Partner for Success in China

A Breakfast Briefing by

Stephen Wong
Regional Director for North
and South America
Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Friday, February 27

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
(8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast)

The Plimsoll Club, 30th Floor
World Trade Center

(Free validated parking in the WTC Garage)

To register, click here.

Registration is required by February 25, 2:00 p.m.


China's rapid development has opened new doors for American companies in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. With the right entry strategy, any company can enjoy the benefits China brings.

One of the best ways to get started is through Hong Kong for its reliable legal systems, professional services and world-class infrastructure. Hong Kong is also an excellent launch point for many companies to expedite their learning curve of the lucrative China market.

Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta together offer an opportunity for businesses in the state of Louisiana to explore the emerging greater China market.

About Stephen Wong

Stephen Wong is the Regional Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for the Americas. He oversees HKTDC’s seven branch offices in North and South America.

Mr. Wong draws upon his extensive experience in trade development and promotion in the U.S. and Asia to create and facilitate opportunities in international trade between Hong Kong and its trading partners.

Prior to his transfer to HKTDC’s New York Office, Mr. Wong was based in Hong Kong as HKTDC’s Director of Information Services where he spearheaded the Council’s extensive e-commerce initiatives, which included the development of www.hktdc.com, a trade portal that registers a daily hit-rate of over 6 million. His portfolio also encompassed the organization of business training programs for enterprises in Hong Kong, and the provision of a global trade matching and inquiry service. Mr. Wong also held the positions of Director for Product Promotion and Head of the Administration Department of the HKTDC while serving in Hong Kong.

Mr. Wong graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and completed the Senior Executive Education Program at New York’s Columbia University.

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