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The Chief Executive arrives in Santiago, Chile to attend the 12th Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting on November 20 and 21.
The Economic Development and Labour Bureau releases a consultation document on the partial privatisation of the Airport Authority, setting out 21 preliminary proposals for public comment.
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The Chief Executive welcomes international fashion gurus to the two- day Luxury 2004: The Lure of Asia Conference.
Developers of Hunghom Peninsula announce their decision not to proceed with demolition of the buildings following protests over the environmental impact.
The Hong Kong Public Offering for the Housing Authority's Link Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has been 130 times over-subscribed and the International Offering has been 16 times over-subscribed.
The final report on the 2004 Legislative Council Election submitted by the Electoral Affairs Commission affirms that the integrity of the election has not been affected.
The West Kowloon Cultural District public consultation exercise is launched at an exhibition of design proposals at the Hong Kong Science Museum.
The Immigration Department introduces the automated passenger clearance system (e-channels) at the Lo Wu control point, permitting Hong Kong permanent residents holding smart identity cards to perform self-service departure clearance.
The Housing Authority and its sub-committee decide that the listing of The Link REIT will not proceed as originally scheduled, having carefully studied the legal and other implications.
The Chief Executive leads a Hong Kong delegation to Macao for the inauguration ceremony of the second term of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government. President Hu Jintao, who presides over the ceremony, receives from Mr Tung a briefing on the latest developments of Hong Kong.
The Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation's Ma On Shan Rail service is officially opened.