Inaugurated in 1987, German Industry and Commerce Ltd. (GIC) is a member of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) with 140 offices in 92 countries, under the umbrella of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK). As such, GIC has a public mandate of the Federal Republic of Germany to represent German business interests in Hong Kong and the Greater China region, and to promote Germany as a business location, together with the German Consulate General and the local representative office of Germany Trade & Invest. A non-government, non-political private registered organisation, GIC focuses on the promotion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and Greater China. GIC's service portfolio includes market entry support; business delegations to Hong Kong and Mainland China; trade fair services to inbound and outbound exhibitors and trade visitors in international markets; the administration of professional training programmes in Hong Kong in accordance with the German dual system; as well as tailored management trainings and business services for corporate clients across all sectors. Furthermore, GIC provides the management, dedicated staff, office facilities, and other resources to the German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong (GCC).