Hong Kong Update Sept 2003 Issue
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  Senior Government Appointments
  Arts & Cultural Project Announced
  CEPA Annexes Signed
  HKSAR Celebrates 6th Anniversary
  SCIT on Closer HK-PRD Relations
  New FS Outlines Plans
  HK - The Freest Economy
  New HKETO Director Arrives
  Human Stories on SARS
  CE Announces Tourism Strategy 
  Battle Plan for SARS Announced
  Article 23 Withdrawn

 

 

Senior Government Appointments Announced

The Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, announced on August 4 that the Central People’s Government had, on his nomination and recommendation, approved the following appointments...  [more...]

CE Tung Chee Hwa announces the appointment Henry Tang (to his left) as the new FS and Ambrose Lee (to his right) as S for S. John Tsang (far left) replaces Mr Tang as SCIT, while Commissioner of Customs & Excise Raymond Wong (far right) has been named Mr Lee's replacement as head of the ICAC.

Arts & Culture Project Open to International Developers

International developers, including those from Canada, are invited to finance and construct the HKSAR Government’s West Kowloon Cultural District project...  [more...]

The new West Kowloon Cultural District will become a new icon for Hong Kong, strengthening the city's position as the most vibrant hub for culture, arts and entertainment in the region.

Signing of the CEPA Annexes Helps Attract Overseas Investors

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) and the Central People's Government (CPG) signed the six Annexes to the main text of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) on September 29....  [more...]

Vice Minister of Commerce An Min (right) and FS Henry Tang sign the six CEPA Annexes at a ceremony.

HKSAR Celebrates 6th Anniversary

On the 6th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on July 1, the Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, welcomed Premier Wen Jiabao....  [more...]

Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa says the administration has pledged to implement "One Country, Two Systems" and to sustain the social and economic growth of Hong Kong.

The Basic Law
Hong Kong SAR's Constitution

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.
 

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