CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN 2001
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The Chief Secretary for Administration launches a Star Ferry vessel in the distinctive Brand Hong Kong colours.
The Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting announces the award of four third-generation mobile services licences to four bidders.
The Financial Secretary delivers the keynote address at the opening of the World Services Congress 2001.
The Government begins its first open recruitment exercise to select candidates of the highest calibre from around the world for appointment at Senior Administrative Officer level.
The Government's Electronic Service Delivery Scheme receives the first prize under the Public Services and Democracy category of the internationally acclaimed 'Stockholm Challenge Award' in Stockholm, Sweden.
The Chief Secretary for Administration begins a two-day trip to Guangzhou for a series of high-level meetings on co-operation between Hong Kong and Guangdong.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Tsang Yam-pui, returns to Hong Kong after leading a police delegation on a two-week duty visit to Europe, which included attending the 70th Interpol General Assembly Session in Budapest, Hungary.
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The Chief Executive leads the HKSAR in celebrating National Day, the main event being a reception at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Secretary for Justice leaves for Christchurch, New Zealand, to attend the 17th LawAsia Conference.
The Planning and Lands Bureau announces it has received 161 entries for the West Kowloon Reclamation Concept Plan Competition; 71 are from Hong Kong and 90 from elsewhere.
Delivering his annual Policy Address, the Chief Executive unveils a number of initiatives to relieve economic hardship, upgrade education and human resources, enhance Hong Kong's attraction as a business hub, improve the living environment and foster community spirit.
The Chief Executive attends a Question and Answer Session in the Legislative Council.
The Chief Executive presents honours and awards to 251 recipients and respective spouses of three late awardees at the 2001 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony held at Government House.
The Chief Executive flies to Shanghai to take part in the 9th Economic Leaders Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
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