1. Background of Establishment
While the textile industry in Hong Kong was yet to flourish in the 1950s and 60s, the industry of distributing mainland textile and apparel was already booming.
The prosperity did not just provide raw materials for the local textile and garment manufacturing industries, but also made significant contributions on meeting the public’s demands for consumer goods. Hence, 6 different trade associations were formed by various distributors in the industry including The Hong Kong-Kowloon Yarn and Fabrics Association and Rayon Printed Fabrics, collectively known as the “Chinese Textiles Products Dealers Alliance” (the Alliance), for the purpose of strengthening the links and communications among fellow members. These trade associations consisted of over 1,000 corporate members.
Changes in the business environment and market demands, and the implementation of reform and opening-up policy in Mainland China, for a better operational model and a continuous expansion, have facilitated the move out of factories from Hong Kong to China and other foreign countries.
In early 1996, a radical reformation was held in the Alliance and more members joint. The Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles (HKGCOT) was established on 2nd June 1997, aiming at increasing the cohesion among members of the industry, fortifying social impacts, and promoting further developments of the textile industry so as to initiate more new trends and to enhance the prosperity and stability of the city.
2. Composition of Members
Members of the HKGCOT were largely originated from the Alliance. Though the membership structure has been altered under the changing national policies and economic status it is expanding year by year. Currently there are hundreds of corporate members in the HKGCOT, among them mostly are well-established and reputable in both Hong Kong and Mainland China that specialized in textile, printing and dyeing, garment, home textile, and manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing of other apparel accessories.
3. Social Recognition
For just 6 months after its establishment, the HKGCOT was recognized by the Hong Kong SAR Government as the “Textiles and Garment Functional Constituency” in the LegCo election. And the LegCo further passed the decision of making corporate members of the HKGCOT eligible voters for the “Textiles and Garment Functional Constituency” 2 years later. Such decision has reflected the importance of the HKGCOT that the HKSAR Government has placed in the sector.
The HKGCOT has always maintained close connections with stakeholders, relevant government departments, and chambers of commerce in major markets like the Greater China region, Asia region, Europe as well as the America, to create roadmaps for the industry.
Issues concerning the industry are also discussed with many local and overseas textile associations and government officials, for example, during the Sino-US trade negotiations in 2004/2005, the HKGCOT was actively involved in taking up the role as the communication bridge among all parties.
On 17th August, 2011, the HKGCOT signed an “Exchange and Cooperation Agreement” with China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel under the witness of Mr. Li Keqiang, the then State Vice Premier, Mr. Donald Tsang, the then Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and Chen Deming, the then Chinese Minister of Commerce. The cooperation has written a new page in deepening the close collaboration in the textile industry between Hong Kong and Mainland China. Both parties have committed to several task implementations and 7 major projects are to be carried out regularly, including bilateral exchange of information, holding seminars and forums, joint research projects, and overseas visits. It was through the joint efforts of both parties that the development of the textile industry in both places can be further fostered.
In addition, HKGCOT has signed Memorandum of Understanding with American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), International Apparel Federation (IAF), Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). The Chamber’s connections with North America, Europe, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and Africa are further strengthened.
4. “Hong Kong Textile News”
With the global textile and apparel trade entering the quota-free era in 2005, the market structure started to reintegrate and more fierce competitions were expected. In view of the changes in market trend, the HKGCOT had launched publishing the “Hong Kong Textile News” as a monthly newspaper’s supplement, to provide relevant information to members of the textile industry. In the past 16 years, a total of 148 issues, each with over 200,000 copies, were published and released through newspapers. Apart from providing information to industry members in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan and Macau, various government departments, trade associations, universities and mass media, etc. are also served, and overwhelmingly positive feedbacks were received.
The “Hong Kong Textile News” has been changed to a quarterly and released along with Wen Wei Po in March, June, September, and December every year. To better provide market information and raise our overall service standard, the “Hong Kong Textile Net” will also synchronize with the “Hong Kong Textile News” and simultaneous news and updates for readers will be announced.
5. Website of the HKGCOT
The HKGCOT has set up its website at www.textileschamber.org since early 2004, to better serve its members and fellow members of the textile and garment industry. Introduction to the HKGCOT, Activities of the HKGCOT, Industry News, Statistical Information, Interviews, etc. can be found on the website.
6. Past and Present Chairmen and President of the Supervisory Board:
Session | Chairman | President Supervisor |
1st | Charles YEUNG | TSANG Sing-tu |
2nd | Charles YEUNG | TSANG Sing-tu |
3rd | WONG Sau-ching | HA Chung-fong |
4th | WONG Sau-ching | HA Chung-fong |
5th | Henry TAN | YEUNG Chun-fan |
6th | Henry TAN | YEUNG Chun-fan |
7th | Albert NGAN Kam-wai | YEUNG Chun-fan |
8th | CHAN Oi-ching | LI Fung-lok |
9th | Gordon YEN | LI Fung-lok |
10th | Nyleptha SHIU Lo Mo-ching | LI Fung-lok |
11th | Nyleptha SHIU Lo Mo-ching | Barry LU |
12th | Raymond CHU Lop-fu | Barry LU |
Honorable Life-Chairmen
Dr. Charles YEUNG , WONG Sau-ching , Henry TAN , Albert NGAN Kam-wai , CHAN Oi-ching , Dr. Gordon YEN , Nyleptha SHIU Lo Mo-ching
Chairman
Dr. Raymond CHU Lop Fu
President of the Supervisory
Barry LU
Executive Vice Chairmen
Sunny TAN , YEUNG Wai-kwok , QU Zhi-ming
Vice Chairmen
ZHANG Hong-xia , Liza CHENG , CHEN Ling-fen (CHEN Ling) , GUAN Shu-min , REN Wei-ming , Jennifer YEUNG , KennyYANG Si-kit , Dr. Irene TANG , Patrick WONG , Vicky SUNG , Randi DER , Benny LEUNG,
Director
Vincent WONG Tai-wing , YEUNG Kam , James WONG , Ray SHIU , Andrew YAU Hang Tat , Janson CHU , Connie CHAN,Tai Chin Chun,Ngan Kam Wai, Albert,Hung Yau Lit , Shea Ming Chung , Tan Jeffrey Shaw Ying , Su Tan Jennifer Sze Tink , Cheng Kwan Wai , Fan Ling Sum, Chan Mung Ching , Lam Chun Lung , Chung Ming ,Ngan Lee Lei Eleanor, Wong Chui Han,Lau Kam Sau , Watt Sin Wa, Hui Chung Ying CONSTANZIA ,Tan Cedrick Jon Ang , Chan Wai Ying , Wong Tung Ming ,Tan Camille Ann Ang
Secretary General
Ray SHIU
Vice Secretary General
Connie CHAN
Treasurer
Janson CHU
會長個人簡介:
Dr. Charles YEUNG GBS, SBS, JP
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Albert NGAN Kam-wai
Associations – Honourable Life – Chairman |
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CHAN Oi-ching JP
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Luen Thai Holdings Limited – Executive Vice President
Bros Holding Limited – Managing Director
Shangtex (Hong Kong) Limited – Vice Chairman
CAO Jia-chang (China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textile & Apparel – Chairman)
YEUNG Fan (The Glorious Sun Holdings Ltd – Vice-chairman and General Manager)
YU Kwok-chun (National Committee of the CPPCC – Standing Committee Member)
CHAN Wing-kee (The 10th-12th National Committee of the CPPCC – Standing Committee Member)
LAM Shu-chit (The 12th National Committee of the CPPCC – Standing Committee Member)
LAM Tai-fai ( National Committee of the CPPCC – Member)
Andrew LEUNG Kwan -yuen (President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR)
Irons SZE (Deputy Director of the national committee of the CPPCC Subcommittee of Human,Resources and Environment )
Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun (The 10th-12th National People’s Congress, P.R.C. – Hong Kong Deputy)
Pauline NGAN Po-ling (National People’s Congress, P.R.C. – Hong Kong Deputy)
LI Ya-fang (The 10th National Committee of the CPPCC – Standing Committee member)
YU Sun-say (The 10th-11th National Committee of the CPPCC – Standing Committee member)
Kenneth FANG Hung (The 11th National Committee of the CPPCC – Member)
TAN Siu-lin (Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Federation – Founding President)
Steven CHEN (Taiwan Textile Federation /Tah Tong Textile Co., Ltd. – Executive Director / Chairman)
Willy LIN Sun-mo (Hong Kong Productivity Council – Chairman)
CHOI Hin-to (Hong Kong Garment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. – Managing Director)
Stanley SZETO ( Textile Council of Hong Kong – Chairman)
HUI Cheung-wing (A-Fontane Group Limited – Chairman)
FAN Ling-sum (Hongkong Textile News – Former Editor in Chief)
Billy LAM (Tai Sun Holdings Company Ltd – Director & Deputy General Manager)
ZHANG Xin-min (China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textile & Apparel -Vice Chairman)
WANG Yu (China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textile & Apparel -Vice Chairman)
ZHANG Xi-an (China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textile & Apparel – Vice Chairman)
REN Guang-bin (China Import and Export Fair – Previous Director)
TSANG Jim-way (Continental Pacific Corp., Ltd. – Chairman)
CHAN Kit-sang (Glitter Company Limited – Managing Director)
Prof PhilipYEUNG K. W. (Clothing Industry Training Authority – Executive Director)
Edwin KEH (The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel – Chief Executive Officer )
Prof John XIN H. (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Institute of Textiles and Clothing – Chair Professor )
MOK Hin-ming (Associated Drapers Textiles Ltd. – Chairman)
Dr. Gloria YAO-lei (The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel – Director, Project Development)
Sally PENG, Esq
Dr. HO Kai-chiu (Hansk New Materials Holdings Ltd. – Research & Development Director)
Louis LAI Kim-man (Louis Lai & Luk CPA Limited – Director)
Danny LUK Wing-hay (Louis Lai & Luk CPA Limited – Director)
William LAM (William Lam And Company Solicitors -Solicitor)
Session | Chairman | President Supervisor |
1st
2nd |
Charles YEUNG | TSANG Sing-tu |
3rd
4th |
WONG Sau-ching) | HA Chung-fong |
5th
6th |
Henry TAN | YEUNG Chun-fan |
7th | Albert NGAN Kam-wai | YEUNG Chun-fan |
8th | CHAN Oi-ching | LI Fung-lok |
9th | Gordon YEN | LI Fung-lok |
10th | Nyleptha SHIU Lo Mo-ching | LI Fung-lok |
11th | Nyleptha SHIU Lo Mo-Chin | Barry LU |
12th | Raymond CHU Lop-fu | Barry LU |