12 November 2009, Thursday – The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) and Business China hosted a Gala Dinner in honour of His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China at The St Regis on Thursday, 12 November 2009.
The gala dinner was organised on behalf of the business community & non-government organisations to welcome President Hu Jintao to Singapore. Distinguished guests included the following advisers and directors of Business China: Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng, Minister for Health Mr Khaw Boon Wan and Minister for Manpower Mr Gan Kim Yong. A total of 350 guests attended the gala dinner.
The Gala Dinner is supported by the following organisations: Singapore Business Federation, Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations, China Enterprises Association (Singapore) and Singapore China Friendship Association.
Time Programme
5.30 pm Arrival of Guests
6.15pm Arrival of Minister of State for Trade & Industry And Manpower Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister for
Manpower Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health cum Minister-in-attendance Mr Khaw Boon Wan
6.30 pm Arrival of Guest of Honour His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China
6.35 pm Welcome Address by Mr Teo Siong Seng, President of SCCCI
6.45 pm Address by His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China
Dinner to be served
7.45 pm Dinner ends