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The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mr Alastair Goodlad, arrives in Hong Kong after an official visit to China and meets the Governor, and Executive and Legislative Councillors.
The government announces plans to introduce comprehensive legislation to protect people with a disability against discrimination and harassment.
The Governor leaves for London for meetings with the Prime Minister and other officials on Hong Kong issues.
The government reports a surplus of $19.2 billion for the 1993-94 financial year, bringing its total fiscal reserves to $140.2 billion.
Five people are killed and three injured when a retaining wall at Kwun Lung Lau Estate in Western collapses after heavy rain. Two thousand families are evacuated. An independent review by a Canadian expert, commissioned by the government, later concludes that a number of key events in combination, including the thinness of the wall, contributed to the collapse.
The government announces that the interest rate cap on time deposits will be removed in phases from October. The announcement is in response to the Consumer Council's study on the banking sector.
The second Ap Lei Chau Bridge, built at a cost of $110 million, is officially opened.
Nomination of candidates for the September district board elections opens. A total of 757 candidates register to compete for the 346 seats.
Hong Kong and Canada sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cultural co-operation, and exchange letters for the extension of their bilateral agreement to continue mutual co-operation in the suppression of drug trafficking.
The Law Reform Commission proposes in its report on the protection of personal data that the collection and use of information about individuals be legally controlled.
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index is launched, to serve as an indicator of the overall performance of Hong Kong-listed, state-owned enterprises of the People's Republic of China.
The last remaining United Kingdom-based infantry battalion of the British army to be stationed in Hong Kong, the 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), completes its tour of duty in the territory.