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Hutchison Whampoa Group's sports and family day
(Hong Kong, 13 November 2005) Some 12,000 staff and family members of the Hutchison Whampoa Group got together to enjoy a relaxing Sunday at the Group's annual sports and family day. Many of them came from overseas countries including the UK, Italy, Austria, Israel, Canada, Australia and India.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Group Chairman Mr Li Ka-shing said the group's businesses over the past year has expanded considerably. The Group is now operating in 52 countries, up from 42 last year, employing a total of 220,000 staff worldwide, compared with 170,000 last year.
Mr Li said such an encouraging growth within a year was something that each one at the Hutchison Whampoa Group should be very proud of.
Today's programme included a variety of performances, contests and game booths set up by member companies of the Group.
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| Officiating at the opening ceremony of the annual sports and family day, Hutchison Whampoa Group Chairman Mr Li Ka-shing tells participants that the Group is now operating in 52 countries, up from 42 last year. |
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| Mr Li Ka-shing says Hutchison Whampoa Group's businesses over the past year have been performing well and that is something that each one at the Group should be proud of. |
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| Mr Li Ka-shing takes an eye test when he tours the stall of Watsons Your Personal Store. |
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| Warner Bros cartoon characters Bugs Bunny and Tweety welcome Mr Li Ka-shing when Mr Li greets colleagues of Hutchison Harbour Ring, whose subsidiary PMW is a joint-venture partner of Warner Bros. |
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| Mr Li Ka-shing tastes the pumpkin dessert prepared by the chef of Harbour Plaza Hotels when he tours the hotel group's stall. |
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| Mr Li Ka-shing listens attentively to a Hutchison Telecom staff's introduction of a latest video phone and its service contents. |
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| Mr Li Ka-shing plays photographer briefly when he sees a digital camera displayed at the Fortress stall. |
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