Calendar of Events in 2007
January
1
12
15
16
19
24
26
February
1
LO
5
March
19
Hong Kong's smoking ban is extended further to cover more places, including restaurants, bars, karaoke lounges, shops, and indoor areas of workplaces.
The State Council approves the appointment of Mr Tang King-shing as the Commissioner of Police.
The Four Focus Groups of the Economic Summit on 'China's 11th Five- Year Plan and the Development of Hong Kong' submit their reports and their proposed Action Agenda to the Chief Executive.
The Heritage Foundation names Hong Kong as the world's freest economy for the 13th year in a row.
The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, leads a delegation of business leaders and government officials to Jiangxi on a three-day study tour.
The Government announces the setting up of the Beijing Olympic Equestrian Events Hong Kong Fund to raise money to support cultural, educational and community involvement activities relating to the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events.
The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Frederick Ma, leads a delegation to the Middle East to promote business cooperation with countries in the region.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Henry Tang, opens the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai.
The Secretary for Constitutional Affairs, Mr Stephen Lam, opens the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu.
Hong Kong and Australia sign a protocol on amending the agreement for the surrender of accused and convicted persons.
The Government releases a report on a public consultation exercise on Hong Kong's competition policy.
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