APEC TEL 29 meeting opens in Hong Kong

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APEC TEL 29 meeting opens in Hong Kong

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More than 250 delegates from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies attended the 29th APEC Telecommunication and Information Working Group Meeting (APEC TEL 29) in Hong Kong Wednesday.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the meeting, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology John Tsang said, "As the global economy and the ICT (information communication and telecommunication) industry seem to be on a positive trend upwards, it is time for governments, industry and academia to rethink the challenges we all face in realizing the maximum benefits of ICT."

He said, "There are many issues we need to address, such as the digital divide and e-security, two areas that have occupied APEC TEL discussions."

The APEC TEL Working Group was formed in 1990. It is committed to improving the telecommunications and information infrastructure in the region and to facilitating effective cooperation, free trade and investment and sustainable development.

Four steering groups on liberalization, business facilitation, development cooperation and human resources development have been established to propose, implement and monitor projects and activities to advance the overall goals of APEC. The Working Group Meeting is held twice a year.

Source:Xinhua

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