2009 MAINLAND & HONG KONG CLOSER ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENT - SUPPLEMENT VI TO CEPA

Under Supplement VI, the Mainland will introduce 29 liberalisation measures covering 20 service sectors, ranging from banking, securities, audio-visual, telecommunications to tourism, convention and exhibition, printing and publishing, and legal services.  Two new service sectors, i.e. research and development, and rail transport, are also included.  The total number of Mainland service sectors covered by CEPA will thus be expanded from 40 to 42.  All new liberalisation measures will take effect from 1 October 2009.

Apart from service liberalisation, both sides have also agreed to enhance financial cooperation and take forward the work on mutual recognition of professional qualifications.  On the whole, the new measures can help enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong Service Suppliers in tapping the business potential in the Mainland market.  The attached press release and information note provide you with an overview of the new liberalisation and cooperation measures under Supplement VI.

For further information about CEPA, you may wish to  visit the CEPA website maintained by the Trade and Industry Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at http://www.tid.gov.hk/english/cepa/index.html. 

You are also welcome to contact  me at subrina_chow@hketosin.gov.hk or our Assistant Director (Trade), Ms Amanda Kwong, at amanda_kwong@hketosin.gov.hk, if you have any questions or need any assistance in relation to CEPA.

Best regards,

Subrina Chow
Director
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore

Please click the link for detail:

- CEPA Press release

- CEPA Further Liberalization Measures