In the run-up to The Year of The Snake, we are delighted that The Scottish Region of The Hong Kong Society, together with the Scotland-China Association, will host its first ever joint-venture, and we very much hope this will be the first of more such ventures!

Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025

Time: 7 p.m.: reception, with refreshments (Chinese tea and biscuits); 7.30 p.m.: presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion; 9 p.m.: close

Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh

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Dr King Au, Executive Director of Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), has kindly offered to give a briefing to members of the HK Association and Business Network.

Date: Tuesday 19th November

Time: 10.30am

Venue: LawDeb Group’s offices, London

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We are delighted to announce a third private tour of the stunning Peninsula London.

Date: Monday 11th November

Time: 6pm

Venue: The Peninsula London

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We are delighted to announce a second private tour of the stunning Peninsula London.

Date: Thursday 7th November

Time: 6pm

Venue: The Peninsula London

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We are delighted to announce the next HK Association membership lunch with the outgoing Lord Mayor of London, Professor Michael Mainelli, who has kindly agreed to address members focusing on insights gained over his year as Lord Mayor regarding the economic and financial potential between the City and Hong Kong/ China.

Date: Wednesday 6th November

Venue: London

Time: 12.30 Drinks Reception; 13.00 Lunch; 14.30 Finish

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We are delighted to announce this free guided tour of highlights of Sotheby’s upcoming auction of Chinese art and artefacts, led by Gordon Lo, Sotheby’s Head of Sale for Chinese Art.

Date: Saturday 2nd November

Time: 14.20 for 14.30 start

Venue: Sotheby’s

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We are delighted to announce a private tour of the stunning Peninsula London.

Date: Wednesday 30^th October

Time: 6pm

Venue: The Peninsula London

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We are thrilled to announce that Thursday 10th October is the date for this year’s HK Society Annual Dinner and that former Society Chairman Clinton Leeks has accepted our invitation to be the Guest Speaker for the evening.

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We are delighted to be able to let you know that the next Gloucestershire Region lunch – a slightly belated Mid-Autumn Festival celebration - will take place on Wednesday 2 October.

Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Time: 12.30 - 2.30

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It is a great pleasure to welcome back Victor and José for another HK Association Member Briefing.

Date: Wednesday 2^nd October

Time: Registration/ networking 9.30am; Briefing 10am-11am

Location: Mayer Brown, London

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We are delighted to inform you that The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR has kindly agreed to address our members and answer questions at the next HK Association Membership Lunch at one of London’s world class hotels.

Date: Friday 27th September 2024

Timings: 12.15 Registration and Drinks Reception; 1.00pm Lunch; 14.30pm Close

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Please join members of the HK Association Committee for an all-encompassing Member Briefing on the Hong Kong business environment with the most senior members of the British government in Hong Kong together with the senior team from BritCham in Hong Kong, offering members a wholistic expert insight into all aspects of what is happening in Hong Kong today and thoughts for the future.

Date: Thu 26th September

Time: 2.30-4.00pm

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THE HONG KONG SOCIETY, SCOTTISH REGION
MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL LUNCH

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
12.30 for 1 p.m.

THE EMPEROR RESTAURANT, Edinburgh

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This annual seminar is designed to provide an up-to-date picture of the current business scene in Hong Kong and prospects for the year ahead.

Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Time: Seminar 7pm – 8pm; Q&A 8pm; Reception 8.15pm – 9.30pm

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We are delighted to announce a private webinar for HK Association members with the The Honourable Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung GBM.

Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024

Time: 10.00 UKT/ 17.00 HKT

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Panel discussion on the effects of climate change and innovative solutions to combat the negative impact

Date: Thursday 13th June

Time: 6pm - 9pm

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The HK Society is delighted to collaborate with the International Wine & Food Society (IWFS), established in 1933 (https://www.iwfs.capital/) on this exclusive opportunity to have the art and history of tea-tasting explained by renowned tea expert Will Battle to mark the launch of the publication of the 2024 IWFS Monograph – Tea, authored by Will.

Date: Saturday, 25 May 2024
Times: Morning session: 11 am – 1 pm or Afternoon Session: 3 pm – 5 pm
Location: Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Studio

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We are very pleased to announce that the Chief Executive of the HK Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, has kindly agree to address members over lunch on topics including: Hong Kong’ position as a forward-looking international financial centre capitalising on the opportunities arising from the opening-up of Mainland China; green and sustainable finance; and the fintech development of Hong Kong. Coming at a time of fast-paced changes in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, the need to hear directly from key policy makers is increasingly important.

Date: Friday 10th May 2024

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After the success of our inaugural Book Fair, we are pleased to announce the date of our second Book Fair and that published author and ex-RHKP officer Simon Roberts (HK Beat) will be moderating this year.

Date: Thursday 9th May 2024

Time: From 5.30pm

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Online Lecture with Nigel Johnson-Hill:

‘From Hell, With Love’ The untold story of a love that survived the horrors of the infamous Burma Railway.

Date: Tuesday 9th April

Time: From 5.45pm

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The Scottish Region’s event, which will welcome (a little later than usual) The Year of The Dragon, will take place on Tuesday 12 March. This date has been arranged in order that those members who will attend the Society’s Chinese New Year dinner in London, at the end of February, may be able to add the Scottish celebration to their diaries!

Spring Lunch: Tuesday 12 March
The Emperor Restaurant (previously, Saigon Saigon)

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Date: Monday 11th March

Time: from 6.30pm

With war coverage dominating the news, it seems that China has been relegated to the sidelines, generally covered by the MSM in simplistic soundbites, lacking all nuance and depth. Yet ignoring the what’s happening in China and the UK’s bilateral relationship with the world’s second largest economy would be a mistake.

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Iconic British brand meets Oscar-winning HK art director Tim Yip (of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon fame)

Date: Thursday 29th February 2024
Time: 6.30-8.30pm

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We are delighted that Brian Davidson CMG, HM British Consul-General to HK & Macau, has accepted our invitation to do a Member Briefing for HK Association members, with our greatest thanks to Schroders for agreeing to host.

Date: Thu 29th February

Time: 2.30-3.30pm

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We are delighted to announce that we have a date for our ever popular annual Chinese New Year Dinner.

Date: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Venue: China City
Time: 6:30pm Cash Bar, 7.00pm Dinner

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On 10 February, the Rabbit moves over and gives pride of place to the powerful and auspicious Dragon, so what could be more appropriate than a return trip (for many of us) to The Golden Mountain Restaurant in Cheltenham – particularly as it worked exceptionally well back in April!?

Date: Wednesday 28th February

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Date: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Time: 6 – 9pm (6.30-7.30pm seminar; 7.30-9pm networking canapés and drinks)
Venue: London

AI is set to impact the way we run businesses in ways we have yet to comprehend.

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We are pleased to announce that the Society’s Annual Dinner will be held on Tuesday 28th November and even better news is that our Former Chairman Nigel Johnson-Hill has agreed to be the guest speaker for the evening.

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HK Business Network Seminar

Date: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Time: 6 – 9pm (6.30-7.30pm seminar; 7.30-9pm networking canapés and drinks)
Venue: Forsters LLP, 31 Hill Street, London, W1J 5LS

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We are thrilled to announce that New York Times best-selling author, renowned journalist and ex-HKer Simon Winchester OBE has agreed to give a lecture to Society members about his newly released book Knowing What We Know. As the talk will coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival, we will combine this event with a Chinese dinner in Chinatown.

Date: Thursday 19th October 2023
Time: 6.30pm Cash Bar and Book Signing; Lecture 7.00pm; Dinner 8.00pm

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