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Role

The CDETO is responsible for promoting economic and trade ties and cooperation, as well as exchanges on other fronts, between the HKSAR and the five provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan and Shaanxi and the Chongqing Municipality. Specifically, the Office performs the following functions :

a. economic and trade liaison - to enhance economic and trade relations between the HKSAR and the places concerned by cooperating closely with the local governments and relevant organisations;

b. enhancing mutual understanding - to report to the HKSAR Government developments in the places concerned and to provide information on the HKSAR to local authorities and non-governmental organisations;

c. enhancing cooperation - to enhance cooperation with the places concerned and to take part in relevant activities, including exploring cooperation opportunities and working on the implementation of cooperation initiatives;

d. assisting in taking forward initiatives - to assist bureaux/ departments of the HKSAR Government to take forward initiatives related to the places concerned and to help liaise with local governments in such tasks as data collection, initial discussion with relevant local governments, monitoring progress, etc.;

e. tendering advice - to advise the HKSAR Government on policies and initiatives to foster the relationship between the HKSAR and the provinces/municipality concerned. Relevant tasks may include data collection and research, assisting in formulation of strategies, and assessment of proposed initiatives, etc.;

f. supporting Hong Kong enterprises - to proactively approach Hong Kong investors in the places concerned to enhance communication; to reflect and follow up on issues of common concern among Hong Kong investors through effective channels; to facilitate Hong Kong investors to obtain information on business operation in the Mainland, in particular the latest information on local trade policies, regulations and economic development;

g. attracting investment - to proactively provide information and assistance and to attract local enterprises to invest in the HKSAR;

h. promoting Hong Kong - to boost the HKSAR's positive image as a supportive neighbour and an outstanding trade partner through local publicity; to promote the HKSAR's professional services so as to enhance trade relations between the HKSAR and the places concerned.