Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild or HKPAG (Chinese: 香港演藝人協會) is the main non-profit labour association for Hong Kong artistes, canto-pop singers and stage performers. It was formed on 12 December 1993. Its current Chairman is singer Eric Tsang.
It is a member of the International Society for the Performing Arts. It was founded by a group of leading Hong Kong performers including Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Chow Yun-fat and Maggie Cheung.
The four major objectives of HKPAG include strengthening bonding and communication amongst fellow performing artistes, improving professional standards and qualities, promoting and protecting performing artists' rights and contributing to charity activities.
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