Belt and Road Global Forum Fourth Annual Roundtable
03/09/2021
Organizer
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Venue
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Theme Driving Growth through Connectivity
— Harnessing the new momentum of the GBA and RCEP —
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AGENDA

BACKGROUND OF RCEP AND GBA INITIATIVE
  • Background of RCEP and GBA Initiative
  • Features of RCEP & GBA markets and regional value chain
  • Potential impact of RCEP / GBA Initiative on the Asia-Pacific Region, e.g. elimination of tariff/ customs barriers, restructuring of intra-regional trade

HONG KONG AS A HUB TO CAPTURE RCEP & GBA OPPORTUNITIES
  • The roles Hong Kong plays in the RCEP and the GBA (e.g. gateway between Mainland China and global markets, financing hub, supply chain hub, service hub, etc.)
  • What can RCEP members expect Hong Kong to contribute to the RCEP and help them to capitalise on GBA opportunities?

MOVING TOWARDS CLOSER TIES – BREAKING BARRIERS & ENHANCING CONNECTIVITY FOR EQUITABLE GROWTH
SESSION 1: RESILIENT TRADE
  • How can we build a resilient supply chain to ensure that next time when a major disaster hits, supplies of essential products can reach global consumers?
  • What can we do to mitigate the impact of geopolitical tensions on product trade?
SESSION 2: SERVICES UNDER THE NEW NORMAL
  • Experience sharing on service delivery mode in the “new normal”
  • Sound arbitration system as a means to facilitate cross-border trade and investment
SESSION 3: CROSS-BORDER TECHNOLOGY EXPANSION
  • Technologies that enhance cross-border connectivity
  • Technologies that empower SMEs and promote equitable growth
  • How can Members facilitate technology adoption?