The world’s largest trade bloc, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which came into force earlier this year, represents a collaborative market of more than 2 billion people and a global gross domestic market worth some US$26.2 trillion. In this webinar, we will focus on China which has so far benefited from the FTA, using it to further leverage its trade potential to secure greater market access in the region. What does RCEP mean to Mainland China and Hong Kong in the long term and what are the trends to watch under it? How will RCEP impact the development of China’s rising star, the Greater Bay Area (GBA)? Mr Guilherme Campos of Dezan Shira & Associates will take an in-depth look at the impact of RCEP on China’s economy and what’s in store for the future. Key Topics:

• Overview of RCEP – History and future developments
• China’s long-term perspective under RCEP

How will RCEP benefit the GBA in particular? ABOUT THE SPEAKER Guilherme Campos, Manager South China and Hong Kong Office at Dezan Shira & Associates Limited Guilherme Campos is a Manager at Dezan Shira & Associates (DSA) and is based in South China’s Greater Bay Area. Within DSA’s International Business Advisory unit, he mainly advises corporate investors on legal and tax compliance and in setting up and growing their business in China and ASEAN, with a specific regional focus on South China’s Greater Bay Area. As a member of the firm’s Italian Desk, Guilherme looks after several of the firm’s Italian accounts, as well as publications and business partnerships. Prior to joining DSA, Guilherme gained consulting experience at other advisory firms in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macau. Guilherme speaks fluent Portuguese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. He has a Masters in Law from Portugal and the UK, and an EMBA in finance from Hult Business School in Shanghai. He has recently served a mandate as Chair for the SME forum of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and is currently the Vice-Chair for the Intellectual Property working group of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China.             The webinar link will be sent to the registration email by 5 PM the day before the webinar.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the F & B committee, is delighted to present you the hidden treasures from Italy, and landmarks of outstanding but lesser-known wineries on Wednesday, 22 June from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Learn the stories behind each wine, things like how to pick a bottle of wine, especially with all the “mystifying” wine terms printed on the bottle label, while enjoying a good evening at PAZTA. Taste the diverse bouquet of Italy wine offerings including classic whites, lively roses, and sparkling wines.   Kindly note the following:

• The wine tasting will start at 7:00 PM on the dot.
• Reservation will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All guests are required to be vaccinated according to the government’s Vaccine Pass requirements [click here to see requirements] and to show proof of their vaccination.
• All the upcoming Chamber events will be subject to the latest Hong Kong Government safety and social distancing measures. We will keep our guests updated about the final arrangements following the indicated guidelines. Thank you for your kind understanding.

The challenges of reducing GHG emissions and securing global net-zero emissions in order to protect, and then restore, the balance of global ecosystems become more and more critical each and every day.

It is only through cross-sector, private and public collaboration that the scale of change needed can be achieved – ReThink HK exists to accelerate that change in Hong Kong.

ReThink HK wants to hand future generations a realistic chance of thriving in a city that is in harmony with nature, uses resources efficiently and contributes towards a low-carbon and circular economy.

By changing the way we consume, invest and operate our businesses we can reduce our impact on the environment and improve the lives of all through collective change and shared responsibility – we have to act now and accelerate the rate of change. We can help demonstrate what Hong Kong is really capable of, but the opportunity is precious and must not be wasted.

The annual ecosystem event operates under license from the business and sustainability communities that it is privileged to support – uniting stakeholders, demonstrating the business case and strategies for change against a backdrop of innovation and the sustainable solutions needed to achieve a circular economy and strive for a carbon-neutral Hong Kong before 2050.