| The International Chamber of Commerce - Hong Kong, China
was inaugurated in December 1998 as the Hong Kong representative body
of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). It seeks to project
Hong Kong's business interests in the international community and
to mobilize Hong Kong's business experience to contribute to the key
activities of ICC. The Council further aims to share Hong Kong's experience
with businesses elsewhere particularly in areas of policy issues,
international standards and business practices. It participates in
ICC's endeavours in setting business standards and in promoting interflow
of business around the world.
The membership of the International Chamber of Commerce - Hong Kong, China consists of leading companies, chambers of commerce and business associations in Hong Kong. It is the only business body in Hong Kong with this unique international affiliation. Since its inauguration, the Council has consistently been involved in ICC's policy work. As part of a highly respected international private sector forum, the Council assists in furthering ICC's global aims and objectives and shaping its policies. Many members give their service to the policy commissions, committees and groups at the heart of ICC's work. The Council correspondingly sets up a number of subject committees to put forward Hong Kong's views to ICC in policy and practice settings. The areas of interest include banking and financial services, arbitration, e-commerce, trade and investment, codes of practices, environment, competition and intellectual property etc. Apart from formulating policy and practice codes and standards, the Council provides electronic processing services of (a) Trade Declarations, (b) Dutiable Commodities Permits, and (c) China Interactive Customs Declaration Service Platform - Manifest Input, to facilitate businesses in their trade documentation work and to comply with Hong Kong government's import and export requirements. It also endorses commercial documents. Another direct service is to distribute ICC publications. These cover a wide range of standards and practices for various industries and businesses, such as banking, arbitration and e-commerce. They are highly regarded and are in good demand by businesses and legal practitioners. In addition, the Council organizes workshops or seminars for on-the-job training, for professional requirements or for conferring on major business issues. The Council is a non-profit-making institution, and membership is open to all businesses. Membership of the ICC - Hong Kong, China is gaining ground, as businesses explore ways to participate in the global dynamics that drives today's enterprises. We cordially invite companies and business associations in sympathy with ICC's aims and objects to join the Council to benefit from the opportunities and expertise derived from being associated with the ICC and the Council. ICC-HK's Organization Structure
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