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. It was founded in 1900 by

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and

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, two prominent leaders of the Chinese community during the colonial period. It is one of the oldest and largest chambers of commerce in Hong Kong. At present, the Chamber has a membership of over 6,000, comprising association, company and individual members. Largely regarded as a

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group, it has representative in the

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through the

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and also many other political sectors such as the

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which is responsible for the

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election,

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, and

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. The current holder of the seat in the Legislative Council is

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References

{{Hong Kong chambers of commerce Chambers of commerce in Hong Kong 1900 establishments in Hong Kong