The ceremony was highlighted by the special appearance of The Honourable Tung Chee-Hwa, the Chief Executive of HKSAR and Mr. William S. Cohen, former Secretary of Defence for the United States as the Guest of Honour, together with elites and celebrities to witness the ceremony. The following six winners for 2002 were selected by a Panel of 10 Judges chaired by Dr. Lawrence T. Wong, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Category	Award winner
Business/Finance	Dr. Liu Jinbao	Vice Chairman & Chief Executive of Bank of China (HK) Ltd.
Community/Public Affairs	Dr. John C.C. Chan	Executive Committee Vice Chairman, The Community Chest
Innovation/Technology	Prof. Charles K. Kao	CEO, Itx Services Ltd.
Culture/Entertainment	Mr. John Chu	Chairman & CEO, Centro Digital Pictures Ltd.
Education	Mrs. Susanna Tsoi Lai Yuet Sum	Parent Education Worker
Sports	Ms. Rebecca Chiu	Asian Game Gold Medallist

The magazine publishing arm of Global China Group - China Touch Media Solutions and Services Limited ('China Touch' ) has formed partnership with one of the top 50 publishers in Japan - Kotsu Times Sha Group to launch its magazine Brand Selection Series introducing international brand consumer products in Chinese edition. China Touch is the first publisher in Asia authorized by Kotsu Times Sha Group for the Series' global distribution. Publishing Director of China Touch Jeff Lee said market response was overwhelming during the first launch of Brand Selection Series - Louis Vuitton Super Collection 2002-2003 in Hong Kong last year. "Coming up will be Hermes and Gucci, " said Jeff.

Two new magazines, Caz Buyer and Toy King, have also been launched since November 2002. Caz Buyer is the first info-advertisement car title in Hong Kong that carries extensive information on automobiles, ranging from the latest car models to those of second-hand resale information. Toy King is the first toy magazine targeting adult fans, introducing latest creations and discovering hottest toys and games around the world. It also publishes a Singapore version and a Taiwan version.

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The 'China Media Investment Report 2002-2003' published by Global China (Beijing) Media Consultancy Company Limited in February has captured great market attention in the PRC media industry.

As a comprehensive media investment guide for domestic and foreign media operators, investment funds, research houses, advertising companies and those seeking an in-depth understanding of media investment in the PRC, the 'China Media Investment Report 2002-2003' is the first of its kind to address and analyse a wide variety of issues that are critical to effective mainland media operation and investment. Under the supervision of Chief Editor Zhao Xiao-bing, the report covers all segments of the media industry ranging from TV, radio, film, newspaper, periodical and book publishing to online media, mobile and broadband. Major subjects include: analysis of investment opportunities, latest industry development trends, regulatory and competitive environment as well as case studies of successful stories.

The company also publishes a range of other research and analyses on media-related topics in the PRC. For example, the 'China Print Media Distribution Market Report 2002-2003' was published in January 2003 and provides an overview of the PRC print media distribution market, which represents one of the key areas to attract foreign investment and participation.

Global China (Beijing) Media Consultancy Company Limited provides a range of management and financial consultancy services to media companies in the PRC.

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Global China Human Capital Management Holdings Limited ('GCHCM') announced in January 2003 its acquisition of Beijing Founder Information Technology Company Limited ('Beijing Founder') in a bid to venture into the human capital management market in the PRC. Beijing Founder is the third business initiative under the umbrella of GCHCM, which comprises Hong Kong flagship recruitment media Job Market and Beijing China HCM Limited. Beijing Founder was formerly the joint venture company of Founder International Inc. (Japan) and Beijing Yuancai Advertising Company.

According to Fanny Chan, CEO of GCHCM, the RMB 10 million investment would focus on providing recruitment media service and enrollment advertisement service. " The human capital market is booming in China, we believe the strategic acquisition will enhance our overall HCM business further and we are on the right track to grow. Besides Job Market in Hong Kong, we now have extended our reach to Beijing, having China HCM to concentrate on continuing education and Beijing Founder to focus on recruitment media," outlined Fanny.

Beijing Founder, after restructuring, will revamp the existing website and recruitment magazine 'ZhiHai' into a weekly recruitment magazine and to be renamed as 'Good Jobs'. The magazine, which will be launched in March, comprises talent recruitment and educational enrollment advertisement, coupled with success stories and interviews from all walks of life.

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Customer base of Beelink broadband network in Jinan City, the capital of Shandong province, has risen to 45,000 by the end of 2002, representing a tremendous increase of 33% year-on-year. With over 95% coverage of the urban area in Jinan city, Beelink broadband network targets corporate users including government organization, financial institutions, insurance companies as well as residential users.

The network is developed by Beelink Information & Science Technology Company Limited which is jointly operated by Global China Group, Sanlian Group and Shandong International Trust and Investment Corporation.

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