Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping launched to boost Hong Kong's status as int'l shipping hub

HONG KONG, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping was officially established on Monday with an aim to shore up Hong Kong's status as an international shipping hub.

Addressing a launch reception, Leung Chun-ying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, who is also a founder member and adviser of the newly established industry body, said that