Press conference: Third quarter 2009 Chinese Consumer Confidence Index results

We would like to invite you to cover the following event:

Press conference: Third quarter 2009 Chinese Consumer Confidence Index results

Date:      16 October 2009 (Friday)

Time:      10:30am

Venue:    Staff Lounge, 9/F, Amenities Building, CityU (Lift no. 19 or 20)

Consumer sentiment towards economic development in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan has been improving since the financial tsunami swept the world markets a year ago, with Hong Kong and Macau taking the biggest leap, according to a survey conducted by City University of Hong Kong (CityU).

CityU will announce tomorrow (16 October) the third quarter 2009 findings of the Hong Kong Consumer Confidence Index and comparisons with Beijing, Taiwan and Macau.

CityU has tracked the Hong Kong Consumer Confidence Index since the third quarter of 2008. The research team collects views quarterly from more than 1,000 Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above. The index details consumer sentiment towards economic development, employment, consumer prices, living standards, housing purchases and stock investment. It reflects spending intentions over a particular period by examining consumer perceptions about current and anticipated social and economic conditions.

Media enquiries: Michelle Leung, Communications and Public Relations Office, CityU (3442 6827 or 9050 7507).