CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN 1992
18.3
20.3
3.4
15.4
23.4
24.4
26.4
29.4
8.5
12.5
15.5
18.5
24.5
2.6
The Industry and Technology Development Council holds its first meeting and discusses a $200 million scheme for applied research and development. The Health and Medical Development Advisory Committee is formed to replace the Medical Development Advisory Committee to reflect increased emphasis on primary health care.
Treasury Secretary Yeung Kai-yin leads a delegation to China at the invitation of the Chinese State Council's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
The Governor-in-Council authorises the reclamation of land at the Central waterfront to accommodate the Hong Kong terminus of the Airport Railway.
Secretary for Security Alistair Asprey announces the disbandment of the 1 000-strong Royal Hong Kong Regiment (The Volunteers) by September 1995.
Departure of the 100th flight organised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) under its voluntary repatriation programme for Vietnamese migrants.
Sham Shui Po District Board by-election held in the Pak Tin constituency.
The Governor visits the UK to brief British Government Officials and his successor, Mr Christopher Patten.
Director of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Zhao Jihua begins a seven-day visit to Hong Kong.
The Government announces the granting of the Colvin House site for use as the British Consulate after 1997.
An intense rainstorm brought a deluge of 109.9 millimetres of rain in one hour, the highest ever recorded, and caused flooding and mudslips.
The British, Hong Kong and Vietnamese Governments sign an agreement on the repatriation of Vietnamese migrants who arrived in Hong Kong before October 29, 1991.
Provincial Governor of Guangdong Zhu Senlin arrives for a five-day visit. Secretary for Home Affairs Michael Suen leads a delegation to China for five days at the invitation of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council.
New Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister with Special Responsibility for Hong Kong Alastair Goodlad visits Hong Kong.
The Government awards a $3.5 billion contract for the construction of the Tai Ho Section of the North Lantau Expressway, which will link up the new airport and the urban areas.