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Agnes Sui-kuen Chan: Latest Articles, Analysis and Profile

Agnes Sui-kuen Chan: Latest Articles, Analysis and Profile

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Agnes Sui-kuen Chan, BBS, is chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, a CPPCC member and senior adviser at EY. She has over 30 years of experience in tax and business advisory and is a keen advocate for deepening Hong Kong's international exchanges and cross-border economic cooperation, particularly within the GBA.
Agnes Sui-kuen Chan, BBS, is chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, a CPPCC member and senior adviser at EY. She has over 30 years of experience in tax and business advisory and is a keen advocate for deepening Hong Kong's international exchanges and cross-border economic cooperation, particularly within the GBA.

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