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The Equal Opportunities Commission issues draft codes of practice on employment under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance and the Disability Discrimination Ordinance for a month-long consultation.
Nominations open for the 400-strong Selection Committee which will choose the Chief Executive and members of the Provisional Legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Future PLA garrison Commander Major-General Liu starts a nine-day working visit to Hong Kong.
Attorney General Mr Jeremy Mathews attends the 11th Commonwealth Law Conference in Vancouver.
A wheelchair fencer, Mr Ben Cheung Wai-leung, wins his fourth gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Atlanta. Hong Kong wins a total of five gold, five silver and five bronze medals, the territory's finest achievement at the Paralympics.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Donald Tsang, pays a courtesy call on Indonesian President Soeharto to update him on the latest developments in the territory and preparations for the change of sovereignty in 1997.
The visiting Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr Yukihiko Ikeda, meets the Acting Governor, Mrs Anson Chan. They discuss a wide range of issues of mutual concern. Mrs Chan welcomes his assurance that Japan will treat holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports differently from Chinese passport holders.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Donald Tsang, calls on New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr James Bolger, during a three-day visit to the country. The visit is part of his mission to strengthen ties between Hong Kong and other APEC economies.
A Chinese delegation led by the Director-General of the Department of Statistics on Investment in Fixed Assets under the State Statistical Bureau, Mr Liu Chengxiang, visits Hong Kong. This is one in a series of sponsored visits between China and Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, visits Beijing and Xian under a sponsored visit programme to enhance mutual understanding of systems in Hong Kong and the mainland.
The Chief Justice, Sir Ti Liang Yang, announces his resignation with effect from November 4, saying he wishes to known as Mr Yang Ti Liang following his decision to accept nomination for the post of Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is invited to join the Bank for International Settlements, the Swiss-based forum promoting co- operation among central banks. The invitation is considered a clear