Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau anti-corruption authorities have agreed to set up a standing working group to establish long-term strategies and objectives to strengthen three-way cooperation on corruption prevention and education.

Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner Dr Timothy Tong returned today after a three-day visit to Guangdong. DuringHK the visit, he met with Guangdong People's Procuratorate Chief Procurator Zheng Hong to discuss arrangements for setting up the steering group.

The parties agree the steering group should comprise senior officials from the three places' anti-corruption authorities who will take charge of leading, coordinating and promoting graft-prevention and education work concerning areas such as businesses, infrastructural construction projects, public officials and youths.

They are also considering a seminar for small and medium sized enterprises with cross-boundary operations and a new guidebook of prevention tips and advice to help strengthen anti-corruption work for cross-boundary businesses.