Historically, music developed through continuous input of original compositions. Since its formation, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) has been dedicated to the promotion of new works for Chinese orchestra. Chinese Music Without Bounds is an international music event first organised by the HKCO in 2016, offering a platform for composers to share their artistic experiences and insights as part of an International Composers’ Summit. For the 2017 International Composition Competition, all previous restrictions regarding nationality, background and age have been lifted in order to promote the concept of the world as “a global village”, hence the theme “Music Without Bounds”. The aim is to discover talented composers and to give them opportunities for artistic exchange, alongside a platform to showcase their work. All works selected for the final competition will be performed at this concert for final adjudication.