Press conference: First quarter 2010 Chinese Consumer Confidence Index results

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

Press conference: First quarter 2010 Chinese Consumer Confidence Index results

Date:      12 April 2010 (Monday)

Time:      3pm

Venue:    Hall 101, Block N, Macau University of Science and Technology

               Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macau

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) will announce tomorrow (12 April) the first quarter 2010 findings of the Chinese Consumer Confidence Index, with comparisons between Beijing, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.

The Chinese Consumer Confidence Index details consumer sentiment in mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan towards economic development, employment, consumer prices, living standards, housing purchases and stock investment.

The survey conducted since the first quarter of 2009 is a collaboration between six universities in the four locations, with CityU responsible for research in Hong Kong. Other participating universities include Capital University of Economics and Business, Central University of Finance and Economics, Renmin University of China, Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan, and Macau University of Science and Technology.

Media enquiries:

Ms Wong, Macau University of Science and Technology (853-8897-2115)

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