China Maritime kicked off this morning at 9.40am with an official opening ceremony at Hong Kong's iconic Conference and Exhibition Centre.
Beginning with an opening address by Ms Eva Cheng, the Secretary for Transport and Housing for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the fourth China Maritime Week is set to be even more successful than the past three events.
Indeed, China Maritime is even more relevant now than it has ever been in the past. With the shipping sector still facing uncertain times in the wake of the global financial crisis, the decisions made and actions taken by all those involved in the maritime industry have great significance.
As usual, visitors attending the beginning of China Maritime were entertained by a Chinese lion dance, a traditional dance for good luck and prosperity. After the dance, Baird Events' chairman Neil Baird and Ms Cheng symbolically cut the ribbon to the entrance of the exhibition hall, and officially opened China Maritime to all visitors.
Running through to March 1, China Maritime boasts a terrific programme that brings together the top names in the maritime industry discussing the issues that matter. Alongside its world-class exhibition, the week will see an unrivalled range of seminars, conferences and social events.
We'll be continuing to publish updates on our website, www.bairdmaritime.com, throughout the week, covering all the latest developments and further upcoming events at China Maritime. We look forward to seeing you there!
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