Lingnan University President Professor Edward Chen has been reappointed Chairman of the HK Committee for Pacific Economic Co-operation for two years from April 1.

Seven academics, six businessmen and three Government members have also been appointed to the committee.

The Government said it is pleased Professor Chen has taken up the chairmanship again, despite his heavy commitments, and is confident that, under his capable leadership, the committee will continue to contribute constructively to regional economic co-operation.

Established in March 1990, it comprises business leaders, academics and Government officials who advise the administration on matters related to Hong Kong's participation in the Pacific Economic Co-operation Council, of which Hong Kong became a member in 1991.

Tripartite in nature, the council serves as an independent forum for discussing trade and economic issues, and fostering closer economic co-operation in the Pacific region.

Membership list

Committee appointees are:

Business sector - Cubiks Country Manager Virginia Choi; Hang Seng Bank Chief Economist Vincent Kwan; Forward Winsome Industries Managing Director Jeffrey Lam; HSBC Chief Economist (Greater China) George Leung; China Concept Consulting Executive Chairman David Lie; and, Chung Mei International Holdings Chief Executive Sebastian Man.

Academic sector - City University Professor (Chair) of Finance Professor Stephen Cheung; HK University Associate Professor, School of Economics & Finance, Dr Stephen Ching; Polytechnic University Chair, Professor and Head, School of Hotel & Tourism Management Professor Kaye Chon; HK University of Science & Technology Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Professor Leung Siu-fai; Chinese University Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Economics Professor Liu Pak-wai; and, Chinese University Economics Department Chairman and Professor Sung Yun-wing.

Government - Deputy Secretary for Commerce, Industry & Technology (Commerce & Industry) Raymond Young (Vice Chairman); Government Economist Tang Kwong-yiu; and, Monetary Authority Executive Director (External) Julia Leung.