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Thursday, June 5, 2014 Contact: Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 768-6928     Hong Kong-China Business, Tourism, Technology & Investment Forum   Honolulu – The City and County of Honolulu, in partnership with the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii (HKBAH), is announcing the inaugural Hong Kong-China Business, Tourism, Technology & Investment Forum, which will take place at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort tomorrow, Friday, June 6, 2014.   The event, titled "China's Next Chapter: How to Tap into the New Opportunities," will address a broad range of practical, legal and financial considerations for developing and expanding business opportunities in the Hong Kong and China markets.    "China has the fastest growing economy in the world and the country's GDP is now second only to the United States," said Mayor Kirk Caldwell.  "This forum is a great resource for the people of Oahu to learn how to tap into emerging economic opportunities in China and Hong Kong."   Held in beautiful Waikiki, the forum will offer a variety of presentations and networking opportunities, and feature numerous notable speakers and subject matter experts, including: Mr. Yanjun Li, Director, Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, China International Economic Cooperation Society; Mr. Daniel R. Fung, SBS, SC, QC, JP, Senior Counsel, Des Voeux Chambers and Chairman, United Nations Peace & Development Foundation; and Mr. Calvin Mak, Founder & President, C.T.E.W & Rhombus International Hotels Group.   The forum will include:   Practical Tips on Doing Business in China Turning a Product into Service Company for Recurring Income as an IP Strategy Business Consultations with U.S., Mainland China and Hong Kong Services Providers China's Next Chapter Business Opportunities in Hong Kong and China The Dragon Awakes: Latest Developments from China The China Factor How to sell to China and throughout Asia Hong Kong – A Safe and Fast Track to Grow Technology Business in China, with Access to Funding and Investors Chinese Outbound Investment U.S. - EB5 Program, Investment Immigration Law and Due Diligence Process   In addition to the support and coordination provided by the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, the event is also supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce - U.S. Commercial Service; Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA); Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) - State of Hawaii; Office of Economic Development of County of Maui; Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, San Francisco; Invest Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Trade Development Council.   For additional information and full program descriptions, please visit www.hk-chinaforum.org   -END-