| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 12.11.01
| CI
| The Panel discussed the paper on the work of the Hong Kong Guangdong Cooperation Coordination Unit (HKGCCU) and the proposal of creating a supernumerary post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (AOSGB) (D3) to head HKGCCU for two years from 1 February 2002. The post holder would head HKGCCU to coordinate and spearhead initiatives which aimed at fostering closer links between Hong Kong and Guangdong and facilitating joint development of the Pearl River Delta Region. One of the important functions of HKGCCU was to oversee the cooperation initiatives on the implementation of CEPA through a dedicated expert group established under the Hong Kong Guangdong Cooperation Joint Conference. [Paper]
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| 21.11.01
| ESC
| ESC endorsed the creation of a supernumerary AOSGB (D3) post to head the HKGCCU in the Offices of the Chief Secretary for Administration (CS) and the Financial Secretary (FS) for a period of two years with effect from 1 February 2002. [Paper]
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| 7.12.01
| FC
| FC approved the proposal endorsed by ESC on 21 November 2001. [Paper]
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| 23.10.02
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the progress of development of CEPA. [Hansard "page 44"]
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| 30.6.03
| CI
| The Panel discussed the paper on the main text of CEPA signed on 29 June 2003. [Paper]
The Panel noted a leaflet outlining the six Annexes and implementation details of CEPA [Leaflet] and a leaflet summarizing the major aspects and benefits of CEPA [Leaflet].
After the meeting, the Administration provided the statistics on Hong Kong's domestic exports to the Mainland relating to the implementation of the CEPA for reference. [Paper]
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| 9.7.03
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon CHAN Kam-lam on formulation of Government's measures in support of the development of CEPA was passed. [Hansard"page 108"]
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| 13.10.03
| CI
| The Panel discussed the paper on the six Annexes of CEPA and the implications of CEPA's implementation to Hong Kong's economy. [Paper]
After the meeting, the Administration provided its response regarding the mechanism/indicators to assess the performance and quantify the benefits of CEPA [Follow-up paper], and the qualification recognition of Hong Kong securities and futures practitioners for practicing in the Mainland [Follow-up paper].
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| 22.10.03
| CQ
| Hon Selina CHOW raised a question on the Government's measures to facilitate businessmen in grasping CEPA opportunities. [Hansard "page 7"]
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| 29.10.03
| CQ
| Hon TAM Yiu-chung raised a question on the following matters:
| overseas manufacturers/companies to be attracted by CEPA to set up businesses in Hong Kong and employment opportunities to be created;
| | measures to assist Hong Kong businessmen in developing businesses in the Mainland; and
| | eligibility of "Hong Kong Service Suppliers" under CEPA.
| | [Hansard "page 76"] | | | |
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| 19.11.03
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon CHAN Yuen-han as amended by Hon Kenneth TING, Hon LEE Cheuk-yan and Dr Hon YEUNG Sum on grasping the opportunities brought about by CEPA to enhance employment was passed. [Hansard "page 138"]
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| 10.12.03
| ESC
| ESC endorsed the retention of a supernumerary AOSGB (D3) post in the Offices of the CS and FS for a period of three years from 1 February 2004 to 31 January 2007 to head HKGCCU. [Paper]
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| 7.1.04
| FC
| FC approved the proposal endorsed by ESC on 10 December 2003. [Paper]
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| 4.2.04
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Yuen-han raised a question on inspection of factories for implementation of Hong Kong's origin rules under CEPA. [Hansard "page 8"]
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| 18.2.04
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Yuen-han raised a question on implementation of Hong Kong's origin rules under CEPA. [Hansard "page 21"]
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| 24.3.04
| CQ
| Hon Kenneth TING raised a question on applications for certificates of origin under CEPA [Hansard "page 7"]
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| 10.5.04
| CI
| The Panel discussed the latest progress of implementation of CEPA. [Paper]
The Administration undertook to conduct a quantitative survey and analysis of the economic impact of CEPA, including that on local employment, 9 to 12 months after CEPA's implementation and revert to the Panel in due course.
The Panel discussed the Administration's proposed amendments to the Trade Description Ordinance and related subsidiary legislation in the light of the development of CEPA and supported the proposal in principle. [Paper]
The Panel noted the report on the deliberations of the Subcommittee on Trade Descriptions (Country of Origin) (Watches) (Amendment) Order 2003 and Trade Descriptions (Place of Manufacture) (Piece-Knitted Garments) Notice prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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| 27.8.04
| CI
| The Administration issued a further information paper on the outcome of the recent government's discussion with the Mainland on further liberalization of trade in goods and services under CEPA for members' reference. [Paper]
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| 19.10.04
| CI
| The Panel discussed the paper on the outcome of the Administration's discussion with the Mainland on further liberalization of trade in goods and services under CEPA issued on 27 August 2004 [Paper] and the Administration's plan for the next phases of CEPA. [Speaking note of the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology](LC Paper No. CB(1)82/04-05(01)) (Chinese version only and no soft copy)
Background brief prepared by the Secretariat [Background brief]
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| 27.10.04
| CI
| The Administration provided an information paper on the signing of legal text on further trade liberalization and announcement of rules of origin under the second phase of CEPA for members' reference. [Paper]
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| 16.11.04
| CI
| The Panel discussed the paper on the legislative amendments required to align the origin marking of requirements under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362) with the revised Hong Kong origin rules and the CEPA origin rules in respect of textile made-up articles. [Paper]
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| 15.12.04
| CQ
| Hon TSANG Yok-sing raised a question on applications for setting up individually owned business in the Mainland by Hong Kong residents.
[Hansard "page 36"]
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| 26.1.05
| CQ
| Hon Jeffrey LAM raised a question on implementation of CEPA [Hansard "page 157"]
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| 2.2.05
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on measures to support the development of Hong Kong's software industry [Hansard "page 65"]
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| 15.2.05
| CI
| The Panel discussed the paper on preliminary assessment on CEPA's economic impact [Paper (in powerpoint format)] [Background brief]
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| 23.2.05
| CQ
| Hon Abraham SHEK raised a question on investment in Hong Kong by Mainland enterprises[Hansard "page 92"]
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| 8.4.05
| ITB
| The Panel discussed the paper on the arrangements for Hong Kong suppliers of system integration services to apply for Computer Information System Integration Qualification Certification under the second phase of the CEPA [Paper]
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| 19.4.05
| CI
| The Panel discussed the paper on the key findings of a study of the Administration on the initial impact of the first phase of CEPA on the Hong Kong economy [Paper] Leaflet on CEPA - Implementation details [Leaflet] [Background brief]
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| 8.6.05
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on assisting professionals to develop business in the Mainland [Hansard "page 60"]
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| 15.6.05
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon WONG Ting-kwong as amended by Hon SIN Chung-kai on deepening the CEPA was passed. [Hansard "page 136"]
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| 16.6.05
| MP
| The Panel considered enforcement of certificate of origin and its implications on local employment.[Paper]
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| 15.11.05
| CI
| The Panel considered a paper provided by the Administration on the outcome of the discussion with the Mainland on the third phase of CEPA. [Paper] [Leaflet] [Background brief]
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| 22.3.06
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on assisting Hong Kong people doing business in Mainland under CEPA [Hansard "page 22"]
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| 18.7.06
| CI
| The Panel discussed the paper with the Administration on further liberalization of trade in goods and services under CEPA [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 12.6.07
| CI
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the key findings of a study of the Administration on the impact of the first three phases of CEPA on the Hong Kong economy. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 17.7.07
| CI
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on further liberalization measures in 2007 under CEPA. [Paper][Follow-up paper]
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| 20.5.08
| CI
| The Panel has met with the Administration and deputations on issues related to the furthering of trade relations between the Mainland and Hong Kong, including the recent developments of CEPA, changes in the business environment for Hong Kong-owned enterprises in Guangdong, and the measures undertaken by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to assist the trade. [Paper] [Background brief]
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|
| 9.7.08
| CQ
| Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun raised a question on the impact of the Labour Contract Law on Hong Kong enterprises on the Mainland. [Hansard "page 34"]
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| 29.7.08
| --
| The Administration issued a LegCo Brief on further liberalization measures under CEPA effective from 1 January 2009 and a package of services liberalization and facilitation measures for deepening economic and trade co-operation between Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. [LegCo Brief]
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| 5.11.08
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon Albert HO Chun-yan on preventing the lower and middle classes from being trapped in hardship amid the financial tsunami was passed. [Hansard "page 204"] [Progress report]
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| 18.11.08
| CI
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on further liberalization measures under CEPA and facilitation measures for deepening economic and trade co-operation with Guangdong Province. [Paper] [LegCo Brief] [Background brief] [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 26.11.08
| CQ
| Hon Paul CHAN Mo-po raised a question on the business opportunities on the Mainland for local professionals and service sectors. [Hansard "page 27"]
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| 14.1.09
| CQ
| Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po raised a question on statistics on Hong Kong-owned factories in the Pearl River Delta Region. [Hansard "page 95"]
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| 18.2.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on enhancing cooperation between service industries in the Pearl River Delta Region and Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 35"]
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| 4.3.09
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon WONG Ting-kwong on actively implementing complementary policies for the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta was passed. [Hansard "page 94"] [Progress report]
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|
| 19.5.09
| CI
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the recent developments in the trade relations between the Mainland and Hong Kong, including the measures taken by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Mainland authorities to support Hong Kong-owned enterprises in the Mainland. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 19.5.09
| CI
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the outcome of the discussions with the Central People's Government on further liberalization under CEPA. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 27.5.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on developing Mainland market for Hong Kong products. [Hansard "page 7"]
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| 27.5.09
| CQ
| Dr Hon LAM Tai-fai raised a question on measures to assist Hong Kong enterprises to operate on the Mainland and to develop Mainland market. [Hansard "page 81"]
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|
| 16.6.09
| CI
| The Administration briefed the Panel on collaboration underway between Hong Kong and the Mainland to promote technological development. [Paper] [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 8.7.09
| CM
| A motion moved by Dr Hon LAM Tai-fai on assisting local enterprises in brand building and product development was passed. [Hansard "page 173"] [Progress report]
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|
| 21.10.09
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwan-yuen raised a question on assistance provided to Hong Kong businessmen engaged in business on the Mainland [Hansard "page 61"]
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|
| 11.11.09
| CI
| The Administration issued an information paper on the latest developments on the various areas of Hong Kong/Guangdong co-operation. [Paper]
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| 18.11.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on progress of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement [Hansard "page 33"]
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|
| 9.12.09
| CI
| The Administration issued an information paper on the major outcomes of the Hong Kong/Shenzhen Co-operation Meeting held on 30 November 2009. [Paper]
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|
| 7.1.10
| HC
| The Administration briefed member on the recent work and major co-operation initiatives in relation to Hong Kong/Guangdong economic co-operation. [Paper] [Background brief] [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 23.2.10
| CI
| The Administration issued an information paper on the 14th Working Meeting of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference and the 3rd Liaison and Co-ordinating Meeting of Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao in Jointly Taking Forward the Implementation of the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta. [Paper]
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|
| 24.2.10
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on assistance for Hong Kong courier companies operating on the Mainland.
[Hansard "page 24"]
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| 17.3.10
| CQ
| Dr Hon LAM Tai-fai raised a question on Hong Kong enterprises operating express delivery service within the Mainland. [Hansard "page 25"]
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| 18.5.10
| CI
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the following issues:
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| 15.6.10
| CI
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest developments relating to CEPA. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 17.8.10
| CI
| The Administration issued an information paper on the major outcomes of the 15th Working Meeting of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held on 3 August 2010 in Hong Kong. [Paper]
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| 29.9.10
| CI
| The Administration issued an information paper on the major outcomes of the 13th Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held on 16 September 2010 in Guangzhou. [Paper]
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| 19.10.10
| CI
| The Administration issued a follow-up paper on the assistance given to Hong Kong enterprises in tapping the Mainland domestic market and the number of employees hired by major manufacturing industries in Hong Kong. [Follow-up paper]
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| 15.12.10
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon CHAN Kam-lam on seizing the opportunity presented by the Cross-Straits Economic Co-operation Framework Agreement and actively participating in the development of the Economic Zone on the West Coast of the Taiwan Strait was passed.
[Hansard "page 289"]
[Progress report]
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| 15.2.11
| CI
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the following issues:
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| 15.3.11 |
CI |
The Administration briefed the Panel on the development of the trade relations between the Mainland and Hong Kong, and on matters relating to commerce and industry discussed at the 16th Working Meeting of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference on 28 February 2011 in Guangzhou. [Paper] [Background brief] [Follow-up paper] |
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| 12.10.11 |
CI |
The Administration issued an information paper on the major outcomes of the 14th Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held on 23 August 2011 in Hong Kong. [Paper] |
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| 18.10.11 |
CI |
The Administration briefed the Panel on the initiatives of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau in relation to Mainland and Taiwan co-operation as set out in the 2011-2012 Policy Agenda [Paper] [Speaking note of the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs] (Chinese version only) |
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| 2.12.11 |
CI |
The Administration issued an information paper on the gist of the 2011 Hong Kong/Shenzhen Co-operation Meeting held on 25 November 2011. [Paper] |
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| 17.1.12 |
CI |
The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest state of the enhancement of economic and trade cooperation and exchanges between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Central People's Government under CEPA. [Paper] [Background brief] |
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