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  • - 17th International Conference on Climate Change (Durban, November 28-December 9, 2011)
  • - G20 / G8: opening speech of the e-G8 Forum by the President of the French Republic on May 24th, 2011
  • - G20/G8: A realistic and ambitious French Presidency
  • - French institutes and cultural centres around the world: A new partnership to increase France’s cultural influence
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• > Consulate news

  • - The Bar Freaks Concert on May 30th 2012 at Macau Tower Outdoor Plaza
  • - 8th call for proposals ICT-ASIA regional programme
  • - 3rd Call for proposals BIO-ASIA regional programme
  • - Job offer: ECONOMIC OFFICER
  • - Job offer: Business Development - Food and Wine Department
  • - "Declaration of War" released in Hong Kong cinemas from May 10th
  • - "Les Pas Perdus", a new dark French comedy from 23rd - 26th May at Hong Kong Repertory theatre
  • - Talk: "Médecins Sans Frontières" (Doctors Without Borders) at the Alliance Française library on May 24th
  • - Exhibition "Nice, Ville Lumière" from May 9th to July 31th 2012 in Macau
  • - Celebrate two cities: Paris & Hong Kong during the master class organized on May 6th 2012
  • - Opening of the Photo Exhibition "HONG KONG ID" organized by Children of the Mekong Association on May 10th
  • - On May 17th, the French community will get bigger on the Opening of Gallery NeC Paris-Hong Kong
  • - The FrancEducation Label, a linguistic and diplomatic asset
  • - Debussy & Friends, Piano Recital by François Chaplin on Saturday 28th 2012
  • - Talk : History of French language by Claude de Girancourt
  • - The international success of the French documentary
  • - Free and outdoor activities of Le French May 2012 in May
  • - Journée du Goût in Hong Kong, May 4th 2012
  • - Alexandre Yersin Excellence Scholarship 2012 - application deadline extended to 29th April
  • - French public broadcasting exports well
  • - Cine-Talk: “Kickin’ French cinema” on May 3rd
  • - Don’t miss the latest movie by Claude Lelouch in Macau
  • - On April 29th 2012, Stradivaria will rise in Macau at St Joseph Church
  • - Catch up with Le French May on your cell phone with a new application
  • - French May 2012: L’Alliance française presents ARRÊTS DE JEU
  • - Enjoy some free French May activities in April
  • - France Technology Expertise Highlighted at CARTES in Asia 2012
  • - Paris: the favourite choice for students
  • - Don’t miss the beginning of Le French May : the opening concert by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta
  • - A taste of French May 2012 — Playgrounds
  • - Don’t miss on April the 12th, the roundtable about "Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power"
  • - Undeniable success of "Mars en Folie" last saturday in Macau
  • - Big French companies are very busy on the international stage
  • - EURIAS - European Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme -
  • - Archaeology abroad: a scientific and diplomatic strength
  • - Already 20 years of French May: Launch of the new edition
  • - Visit of Vendémiaire from 14th to 19th March 2012
  • - Thierry MARIANI, Minister of State for Transport visited Hong Kong on 16th March 2012
  • - The 17th Francophonie Festival in Hong Kong and Macao—“Mars En folie”
  • - French museums and their international partners
  • - French eco-businesses gain ground
  • - Upcoming CEFC Seminar: “The Mediterranean Model: Autonomous cities, trading networks and law merchant in Medieval Europe and in East Asia”
  • - Upcoming CEFC Seminar: “China’s Maritime Security: From a Japanese Perspective”
  • - Launch of the 4th Le French GourMay Food & Wine Festival
  • - Opening of the exhibition: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
  • - French Pavilion at CARTES in Asia 2012
  • - In the heart of Greater Lyon: Lyon Confluence, a unique urban project at the gateway to Europe
  • - Open day of the Vendémiaire on 18 March 2012
  • - Towards a better understanding of bioenergy production
  • - French, a language shared by 220 million people
  • - France’s exceptional luxury hotels
  • - Photos calling for the French presence in Hong Kong
  • - French International school officially opens its news campus in Chai Wan
  • - Magnifi’Science Exhibition in Macau
  • - Meeting Olivier Tallec
  • - "La Délicatesse", latest film by Foenkinos Brothers starring Audrey Tautou released on Feb 16
  • - “The Artist” in HK cinemas since February 23 !
  • - European Film Festival - March 2 to 14
  • - "The Lady", the latest film by Luc Besson with Michelle Yeoh released on Feb 9
  • - Talk on French cinema: “Gone with the red?”
  • - Spotlight on Russian and French languages and literature
  • - A renewed Musée d’Orsay
  • - The European Higher Education Fair 2012
  • - Talk by Yao Zhongbin on Thursday 16th February
  • - Prof. Cohen-Tannoudji at the France-Hong Kong distinguished lectures
  • - Asian Financial Forum 2012
  • - Upcoming CEFC Seminar: "Taiwan’s 2012 Presidential and Legislative Elections and their Impact on Cross-Strait Relations”
  • - Research positions / Recruitment campaign by Inria
  • - "Crédit Agricole" Scholarships 2012/2013 (Application deadline on 22nd March)
  • - HKDI partners with French animation school GOBELINS
  • - Explore humanity’s underwater adventure at La Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg
  • - Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) between France and Hong Kong
  • - Paris: the international conference capital
  • - PolyU 75th anniversary kick off ceremony
  • - Great success for the "France Macau Business Association" (FMBA) Annual Charity Gala Dinner 2011
  • - Flying over Paris in the biggest balloon in the world
  • - Turkish Airlines, sponsor of the 2012 Alexandre Yersin Scholarship
  • - Vincent Moon in Hong Kong
  • - Upcoming CEFC Seminar. “Book Presentation: L’opium, une passion chinoise, 1750-1950, Paris, Payot, 2011”
  • - Remembrance ceremony for the 70th anniversary of the battle of HK
  • - Real-time monitoring of volcanic ash: a French project that has now become a reality
  • - Lacan: after 30 years, a body of work that lives on
  • - "Sarah’s Key" released in Hong Kong cinemas
  • - Cinema Talk : See Paris
  • - Georges Méliès, Magician of the Cinema exhibition
  • - Alliance française de Hong Kong rewards French Cinepanorama best film critics!
  • - Launching Ceremony for Newly Renovated Trams
  • - Two exceptional receptions at the Residence of France for partners of Le French May
  • - Grand opening of the 40th French Cinepanorama
  • - Gérard Rancinan’s debut photo exhibition in Asia
  • - The new academic year: students choose France
  • - Royal Palace, Imperial City
  • - Faster than light!
  • - Saint-Just: a fashion for glassblowing
  • - Galileo: the first satellites lift off
  • - French students turn to the international stage
  • - French JCI HK proudly presents: “I love Hong Kong – New York”
  • - French Cinepanorama 2011 starts on 24 November!
  • - Visit of Mr. Maurice Leroy, French Minister for Urban Affairs to Hong Kong
  • - FMBA Annual Charity Gala Dinner 2011
  • - Meeting with Professor Jean-Christophe Yoccoz, Fields Medal
  • - French Cinepanorama Press Conference: A look back over 40 years of success
  • - The Consulate General celebrates its #500 Facebook fan!
  • - Hong Kong & Shenzhen – Dream Up Bordeaux Tasting 2011
  • - The opening of the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre
  • - “Rencontre avec le poète Yu Jian”
  • - Alliance française de Hong Kong launches the 40th French Cinepanorama
  • - The French National Institute for Agronomic Research: from the local to the universal
  • - Alliance Française Cinema : “Talk : Hand’s praise”
  • - Do not miss the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival between the 27th and 30th of October at the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade!
  • - RATP: from the depths of Paris to the wider world
  • - Upcoming CEFC event: Poetry and Image: Yu Jian
  • - Upcoming CEFC Seminar: "After the district elections: a test for 2012?"
  • - The Hong Kong Theatre Association presents : « Le Père Noël est une ordure (‘Santa is a prick’)
  • - Photo contest by Foundation Alliance française
  • - TMA Scholarship in French & Law
  • - Foreign readers gripped by French writers
  • - Talk : “Illustrating Hong Kong”, by Emilie Sarnel and Andy Leung, illustrators
  • - French Manfred Quartet plays for Children of the Mekong and Friends of the Lycée
  • - FEAST Projects – a place for the experts and the curious ones
  • - Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, a milestone in the history of Opera
  • - French Professor Jules Hoffman wins it all
  • - Season opening of the City Chamber Orchestra
  • - Peace and harmony – The divine essence of the Fragrant Harbour
  • - Alexandre Tharaud Plays Bach & Mozart with Hong Kong Sinfonietta
  • - The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: the greatest race in the sport of kings
  • - All lit-up and very contemporary, Nuit Blanche 2011 celebrates its tenth year
  • - Hong Kong Arts Festival, the 40th edition
  • - Call for application: Head of the Cordeliers Research Center, Paris
  • - French researchers successfully produce red blood cells in the laboratory
  • - Shan Sa will be at the Mediatheque of the Alliance francaise
  • - Fine Art Asia – a Fair to discover!
  • - John Wesley, Pop that is not Pop!
  • - Lalanne exhibition at the Ben Brown Gallery, "A Journey into the Wonderland" ....
  • - Hearts & Crafts - A rendez-vous with Hermès craftsmen
  • - Hong Kong International Jazz Festival: the Alliance française de Hong Kong presents Trio d’en bas
  • - Campus France is now on Facebook
  • - The Consulate general of France in Hong Kong and Macau is now on Facebook
  • - New space for street art at Discovery Bay
  • - Opening Ceremony of the « Speaking with Hands » Exhibition at the Macau Museum of Art
  • - The opening ceremony of "French Food Festival" unveiled by the Consul general
  • - Cinema : “Track(s): historical and personal impulse in Wong Kar-Wai’s cinema” by Aurélien Dirler
  • - Inauguration of the new Mr Chatté’s shop by the Consul general, Arnaud Barthelemy
  • - Renewable marine energy: the resources of France
  • - Parisian for a day: the greeters of Paris
  • - Visit of Mr Alain Juppé in Hong Kong
  • - Reception at the residence of France for the visit of Alain Juppé
  • - New staff join the team of the French Consulate
  • - Learn French at the Alliance Française thanks to CEF!
  • - Upcoming CEFC Seminar: “Gesar, the Hero of the Tibetan epic in the People’s Republic of China”
  • - Woody Allen’s new film "Midnight in Paris" released in Hong Kong!
  • - New step in the student exchange between St Margaret’s English Co-educational Secondary and Primary School and ESJ-La Cordeille
  • - Latest film by Guillaume Canet « Les petits mouchoirs » ("Little White Lies") in HK cinemas now!
  • - Come and join the Summer International Film Festival (SIFF) now!
  • - YELLE (Live in Hong Kong)
  • - Official opening of new CampusFrance Hong Kong website
  • - The Mars 500 mission
  • - Signing Ceremony of the “Letter of Intent on Cooperation in the Matter of the Fight against Crimes between France and Hong Kong”
  • - Cocktail Reception for the Alexandre Yersin and Crédit Agricole Scholarship Programme
  • - Bastille Day 2011: official reception in Macau
  • - Bastille Day 2011: official reception in Hong Kong
  • - Studying in France under the new academic structure
  • - Bastille Day 2011: a successful ball for the French community!
  • - Chairs of Excellence of Nanosciences Foundation - Deadline: September 1st 2011
  • - International Symposium on Toxicity Assessment (ISTA15)
  • - Eight successful candidates for the third edition of the program of scholarships co-financed by the Consulate and the Alliance française of Macau
  • - French Music festival at Olympic City
  • - The French Alumni Association presents: the French music festival in Hong Kong
  • - 80 students from Hong Kong go to study French in France
  • - Participation of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau in the International Education Forum and Expo in July
  • - Le Shlemil Théâtre presents : "Les âmes nocturnes"
  • - Where to learn French in Hong Kong: French Learning Café
  • - Le French May: "The Story of Emptiness", Solo Exhibition of Xu Lei
  • - Musée du Quai Branly: a dialogue between cultures
  • - Le French Gourmay : INDULGENCE, photography exhibition
  • - Pre-Departure Seminars for CUHK and CityU
  • - 2011 SME Awards
  • - The Annual Gala of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong
  • - Le French fashion May: “Perfume Tales and Legends”, an exhibition on the history of perfume
  • - Le French May : Rose, c’est Paris by Bettina Rheims & Serge Bramly
  • - Le French May - cinema: successful launch of the NOIR program, with the presence of Jacques Audiard and Johnnie To
  • - French SMEs enter the export market
  • - Results of 6 Alexandre Yersin Excellence Scholarships for 2011
  • - Le French May : NOIR – A film noir retrospective bridging France and Hong Kong
  • - Dinner at the residence to welcome the famous French writer Guillaume Musso
  • - Cinema : « Comic faces » at Alliance française
  • - France and its international film festivals
  • - Le French May: IETO by Compagnie IETO
  • - Le French May: Dance Melodies in Colours, Paintings by Lalan
  • - The visit of André Syrota in Hong Kong
  • - Lunch at the residence of France in honour of the pianist Bertrand Chamayou and the Kafig Dance Company which presents the show "Boxe Boxe"
  • - HK Theatre Association Ltd presents "Musée Haut, Musée Bas" by Jean-Michel Ribes
  • - Wine and chocolate from the region PACA are the guests of Hong Kong !
  • - Allure Chrome, the gold standard in paint !
  • - Le French May: IAM - Live in Hong Kong
  • - Europe Day 2011 in Hong Kong
  • - Le French May : Don’t miss the inspired and bewitching music of Syd Matters and Chapelier Fou in Hong Kong on 4th and 6th May !
  • - Le French May : BOXE BOXE by Käfig Dance Company, limited tickets still available!
  • - The French May : "Cocorico" by Patrice Thibaud & Philippe Leygnac
  • - Le French May : Mist, Tilt, Kongo & Ceet present the graffiti exhibition "Infamous"
  • - Alain Corneau’s latest film "Love Crime", released in Hong Kong on 5th May!
  • - "Crédit Agricole-MAEE" scholarships : 3 grantees from Hong Kong
  • - Le French May : Concert of Bertrand Chamayou and the orchestra Hong Kong Sinfonietta
  • - Le French May : Don’t miss the exhibition of "The upside down world of Philippe Ramette"
  • - New appetites for French gastronomy
  • - Don’t miss the concerts of Le French May: Renaud Capuçon & Frank Braley - Beethoven Complete sonatas for violin and piano
  • - FRANCE 24 French version is now available “à la carte” on the new HKBN package bbTV
  • - A two-day seminar to spread anti-drugs messages
  • - Thierry MARIANI, Secretary of State for Transport visited Hong Kong on 15th and 16th April 2011
  • - Visit of "Vendémiaire" from the 15th to the 19th April 2011
  • - Reception at the residence of France for the visit of Thierry Mariani
  • - Launching of the 3rd edition of Le French GourMay!
  • - Friendly rugby tournament for the "Vendémiaire" crew
  • - French Pavilion at CARTES in Asia 2011
  • - Q&A Session on studying in France - “Rencontre” with students
  • - Visit of the Consul general to the Government Flying Service on 4 April
  • - Le French May : Concert of Laurent Korcia & Hong Kong Sinfonietta
  • - Cinema : « Kisses scenes » at l’Alliance Française
  • - Le French May Arts Festival is back for the 2011 edition
  • - Mouron in concert in the French Speaking Festival 2011
  • - Singing competition of the French Speaking Festival 2011
  • - The Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers: “it teaches everyone everywhere”
  • - Michel and Augustin : a taste for communications !
  • - The new Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau has arrived
  • - The 11th European Higher Education Fair successfully attracted over 4700 visitors
  • - Great success for the « Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux 2008 » vintagetasting
  • - French speaking festival : An evening with Serge Bloch
  • - Program of the Francophone World Festival on Saturday 26 March
  • - Call for proposals : ANR (French National Agency for Research)
  • - “French Culture Week” – 28 March to 2 April
  • - French speaking festival : An evening with Xu Ge Fei and Patrick Marty
  • - European Higher Education Fair 2011
  • - "PROCORE" Scheme: new call for proposal
  • - Fête de la Francophonie 2011
  • - Presentation by GOBELINS, A World of Animation
  • - An evening with Isabelle Perrin
  • - French speaking festival : An evening with Inouk Touzin
  • - Second edition of the EU Film Festival in Hong Kong!
  • - Self-service electric cars in Paris
  • - Summer Scholarships for learning French language and arts courses in France
  • - French undersea archaeology: an international benchmark
  • - Come and discover "MyFrenchFilmFestival"!
  • - Paris heads for the sales
  • - Nao, the little French robot that is captivating the Japanese

• > Press Releases

  • - 28 March 2012: Le French May 2012, The 20th Edition
  • - 22 Feb 2012: 2012 Pearl River Delta Inter-university French Speech Competition
  • - 17 Feb 2012: French International school officially opens its news campus in Chai Wan
  • - 10 Jan 2012: Dr. Jacques Attali bestowed Dr. David Li Kwok-po « Commandeur dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur »
  • - 16 Dec 2011: Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) between France and Hong Kong
  • - 8 Dec 2011: French climate proposals
  • - 16 Nov 2011: Visit of French Minister for Urban Affairs Mr. Maurice Leroy to MIPIM Asia 2011, Hong Kong

• > Honorary distinction

  • - Maryse Kraatz, Knight of l’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Dr Roberto BRUZZONE, Knight of l’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Raymond Yao, Knight of "l’Ordre national du Mérite"
  • - Dr. Jacques Attali bestowed « Commandeur dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur » on Dr. David K.P. Li
  • - Christine LOH, Knight of l’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Professor Ho Puiyin, Knight of l’ordre des Palmes académiques
  • - Prof. Nancy Ip, Knight of l’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Catherine Kwai, Knight of l’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Marc Fonbaustier, Knight of L’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Mr. CHAN Kam-Ling, Knight of la Légion d’Honneur
  • - Stephen Davies, the first person in Hong Kong conferred with the honor of knight of the « Mérite Maritime »
  • - Edwin Chan, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • - Elisabeth Cassegrain, Knight of L’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Shia Ping LEE, the first female Officer of la Légion d’Honneur
  • - Sister Marie Jacqueline HO, Knight of la Légion d’Honneur
  • - Professor H.K. Chang, Commander of the Academic Palms
  • - Dr. Philip CHEN, new officier of l’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Award of the Medal of Aeronautics to Mr Norman Lo
  • - Bestowal of Mr Johnnie To as “Officier des Arts et des Lettres”
  • - Anson Chan, Knight of La Légion d’Honneur
  • - Bestowal of Paul Kan as Knight of la Legion d’Honneur
  • - Pansy Ho, Knight of L’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Judy Yu, knight of L’Ordre National Du Mérite
  • - Jean Mouret, knight of L’Ordre National Du Mérite
  • - Dominique Chasset, Knight of L’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Bestowal of David Lie as Officer of the National Order of Merit
  • - Mr. Richard Yung bestowed as Knight of French order Agricultural Merit
  • - Mr. Frederick MA was distinguished for the Order of Agricultural Merit
  • - Bestowal of M. Walter KWOK Ping-sheung as Knight of la Legion d’Honneur
  • - Knighthood Award of Palmes Academiques to Dr. Denis Meyer of HKU
  • - Bestowal of Mr Warren MOK as « Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres ».
  • - Award of the Palmes Academiques to Mr David Santandreu-Calonge
  • - Award of the Palmes Académiques to Mr Tong Tsiu Philip FUNG
  • - An new French rewarded by the Legion d’Honneur
  • - Bestowal of William DOO as Knight of la Légion d’Honneur by the Consul General of France.
  • - Bestowal of Mrs Paulette Tsoi as knight of la Legion d’Honneur
  • - A french from Hong Kong award winner of the Trophées du Sénat.
  • - Bestowal of Mrs. Mignonne Cheng as Knight of l’Ordre National du Mérite
  • - Award of the medallion of Officier des Arts et des Lettres to Mrs Josette Balsa
  • - Bestowal of William DOO as Knight of la Légion d’Honneur by the Consul general of France.
  • - Ms. Mignonne Cheng receives the ’Ordre National du Mérite’ distiction.

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