John Tsang Does Chicago

Hong Kong FinSec, John Tsang wrapped up his world tour this week in Chicago, meeting with some movers and shakers in both the political and financial realms (emphasis ours):

: FS promotes HK in Chicago

Sep 27, 2011 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --

Financial Secretary John Tsang continued the final leg of his US visit by meeting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Charles Evans in Chicago yesterday.

They discussed Hong Kong's unique role as an offshore centre for renminbi banking, renminbi trade settlement and the issuance of renminbi bonds.

He called on Chinese Consul-General Yang Guoqiang, before visiting the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to meet its Executive Chairman Terrence Duffy.

He also called on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel before attending an event to celebrate Cathay Pacific's launch of daily non-stop passenger flights between Hong Kong and Chicago.

Mr Tsang will visit Caterpillar Inc today before returning to Hong Kong.