Hong Kong, Dec 7, 2011 - As so-called BRIC countries financially "delink" from troubled developed economies, the Chinese mainland is becoming the global leader in the development of technology, according to Australian entrepreneur and facilitator David Thomas.
Mr Thomas also said "intra-BRIC" trade will likely grow by 30 per cent each year, putting Hong Kong "front and centre" for growth in the Asian region. For more of Mr Thomas' remarks, please see the video below.
Watch the HKTDC video here:
A full transcript of Mr Thomas' interview with the HKTDC is in the attached document.
Mr Thomas will be a mission leader at the 16-17 January 2012 Asian Financial Forum (AFF). Some 2,000 business and government leaders from around the world are expected to take part in the fifth Asian Financial Forum (AFF), to be held in Hong Kong. Organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year's forum theme is: "Asia: Driving Sustainable Growth," and will discuss growth opportunities and challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, and the Chinese mainland in particular. The main programme will address such issues as global investment prospects, China opportunities, Japan's reconstruction and green growth initiatives.
