press release May 3 2010

WTCSD’S IRO Introduces Hong Kong Low Carbon Mission Delegation to Renewable Energy Technology in San Diego

SAN DIEGO - May 3 Today, the WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego’s (WTCSD) new International Relations Office (IRO) organized a visit for Hong Kong investors traveling to San Diego to learn about the latest United States renewable and energy efficient technologies. Regional companies showcased their energy efficient and emissions reduction technology for power plants, environmental equipment, and electrical/hybrid vehicles. 

 “We welcome the opportunity and are honored to host delegates from the energy industry in Hong Kong,” said Scott Wang, Asia Desk Director for WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego. “Asia Desk is committed to creating, promoting and enhancing the competitiveness of           San Diego business in the Asian markets.”

The Hong Kong energy investors will visit WTCSD, the California Center for Sustainable Energy, UCSD, and travel to the Imperial Valley to meet with the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation and EW Corporation. The delegation will host a reception this evening at the Doubletree Hotel in Mission Valley.

The Hong Kong delegation participants are: Hong Kong Association of Energy Services Companies, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd, China NTG Gas Group, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Dennis Lau & Ng Chun Man Architects & Engineers (HK) Limited, and the Hong Kong Productivity Council.

“I am pleased to see that the Hong Kong Trade Development Council is working so closely with our colleagues at the WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego,” said Julia Rauner Guerrero, Senior International Trade Specialist for U.S. Commercial Service-San Diego, U.S. Department of Commerce. “The WTCSD is a great resource in San Diego.”

The WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego’s International Relations Office (IRO), is sponsored by: San Diego International Airport, Qualcomm, Gen-Probe, California Center for Sustainable Energy, and San Diego Regional Development Corporation/Cali Baja Bi-National Mega-Region.

WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego (WTCSD) is a non-profit trade association that provides comprehensive international trade services and key global contacts to facilitate and expand trade for regional worldwide clients. Leveraging its global network of World Trade Centers, and affiliate partners, WTCSD is the proven forum for international information, communications and connections. WTCSD is licensed by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) in New York City and is affiliated with an international network of over 1,000,000 international members and patrons. For more information, please visit us at www.wtcsd.org

Nancy Nicholson
Manager, International Relations Office
619-615-0868 x120  
nnicholson@wtcsd.org