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Vancouver Mayor Proclaims Hong Kong Day
HK Cyberport & Banff Centre Collaborate
WTO Conference in HK - Many Achievements
HK Economy Ranked World's Freest
Research Points to HK as Gateway to China
Record Year for Investment Promotion in HK
HK: Launch Pad for Atlantic Canada & Quebec
Investment in Human Capital Essential
HKSARG Steps Up Measures Against Avian Flu
News Capsule

February 4, 2006, took on special significance in Vancouver when the city’s mayor, Sam Sullivan, proclaimed it “Hong Kong Cultural and Heritage Day.” [more...]

The stage has been set for long-term collaboration between Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and The Banff Centre with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 19. [more...]

Ms. Mary Hofstetter, President and CEO of the Banff Centre, dotting the lion's eyes at the MOU signing ceremony between the Centre and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited.

As Chairman of the World Trade Organization Hong Kong Ministerial Conference, Mr. John Tsang, also the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), had an ideal vantage point from which to summarize the achievements of the December conference. [more...]

The Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology, Mr John Tsang, who is also the Chair of the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Conference says he will do his utmost to foster the best possible transparent and inclusive environment for members to engage in serious negotiations.

For the 12th year running, the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom study has ranked Hong Kong as the world’s freest economy. [more...]

Chief Executive, Mr. Donald Tsang (left), is presented with a copy of the Heritage Foundation's 2006 Index of Economic Freedom from its President, Dr. Edwin Feulner

Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997. Hong Kong's constitutional document, the Basic Law, enacted by China's People's Congress, came into effect the same day.

The Basic Law embodies the concept of "One Country, Two Systems" and guarantees a high degree of autonomy with Hong Kong people running Hong Kong in all areas except for foreign affairs and defence.

In particular, it ensures that Hong Kong's capitalist system and way of life under the rule of law will remain unchanged for at least 50 years.

The key provisions of the Basic Law which have been fully implemented in Hong Kong include:
?The laws previously in force in Hong Kong have been maintained, separate from those in the Mainland.
?Continuation of freedom of speech; of the press and publications; of assembly; of religion; of procession and demonstration and the right and freedom to form, join trade unions and to strike.
?Independent finances separate from the Mainland and formulation of Hong Kong' own monetary and financial policies and safeguarding of the free movement of goods, assets and capital.

For details of the Basic Law, click icon "Basic Law" at www.hketo.ca.