COMMUNICATIONS, THE MEDIA AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
staff, customers and local residents. This new Mobile Post Office adopted a new design and was equipped with a 'tropical roof”, a liquid crystal display monitor for displaying public notices, and electronic weighing equipment as well as a retractable canopy providing protection for customers against sun and rain.
Hong Kong has maintained a high international reputation for its efficient postal services. Hongkong Post has participated in the activities organised by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) as a member of China's delegation. In technical meetings and activities on postal business not limited to states, Hongkong Post also attended as a separate postal administration using the name 'Hong Kong, China'. The high status of Hongkong Post in the international postal arena can be illustrated by its being re-elected as a board member of the UPU Express Mail Service Cooperative (EMSC) and the Asia Pacific Post Cooperative (APPC).
Hongkong Post attained Silver Level Certification, the second highest level of achievement among more than 100 postal administrations for outstanding Express Mail Service performance in 2001. The Express Mail Service is known as Speedpost in Hong Kong. This award was based on the UPU EMSC's Audit and Measurement Programme conducted by an independent consultant in areas including delivery performance and timely provision of tracking data.
During the year, Hongkong Post attended a number of international meetings such as the UPU Postal Operations Council meetings and the Council of Administration meetings in Berne, Switzerland, and the APPU Executive Council Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, as a member of China's delegation. In addition, Hongkong Post participated in the board meetings of the UPU EMSC and APPC, the meetings of the UPU Advanced Electronic Services Group, the UPU Terminal Dues Action Group, and the operations workshops held by the Asia Pacific Post.
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Information Technology and Broadcasting Branch: http://www.gov.hk/itbb Information Services Department: http://www.isd.gov.hk
Hongkong Post: http://www.hongkongpost.com
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