AmCham HK

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is one of the largest American Chambers outside the US, the largest international chamber in Hong Kong and the most dynamic and influential international business organization in the Asia-Pacific region.

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In late 2020, after 8 years of negotiation, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement was signed. This largest trade bloc, which accounts for 30% of global economy, comprises all ASEAN member states along with Australia, China, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand. The agreement saw prolonged delays with India dropping out due to domestic concerns and tough negotiations while the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) went on to be signed with the 11 countries and the US dropping out. While RCEP is not as encompassing and specialized as CPTPP, observers note that RCEP will do a significant amount towards reducing tariffs, creating more intra-Asia trade, and cumulative rules of origin that could have a positive impact on APAC trade.



As governments look to ratify the agreement, businesses will be looking to getting ready and how to prepare. What does this mean for those businesses headquartered outside of RCEP member countries who actively participate in trade and commerce in the region? How can those companies tap into the opportunities? To discuss this and Hong Kong's presence as a non-participant in the RCEP agreement, AmChamHK has invited a panel of trade experts specializing in RCEP and regional trade to discuss these issues in greater detail.




Please join us for a Zoom meeting with the following details:


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Speakers

Elizabeth Ward (Consulate General at Australia Consul- General to Hong Kong and Macau)

Elizabeth Ward

Consulate General at Australia Consul- General to Hong Kong and Macau

Angelia Chew (Founder & Managing Partner of AC Trade Advisory)

Angelia Chew

Founder & Managing Partner of AC Trade Advisory

Brett Stephenson (Public Affairs Lead for North Asia at UPS)

Brett Stephenson

Public Affairs Lead for North Asia at UPS

Member

Member PriceHKD 120

Non-member

Public PriceHKD 250