ii | Calendar of Events in 2008
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April
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The Executive Council approves further planning and design for the Shatin-to-Central Link and the Kwun Tong Line Extension.
The Hong Kong Police Force hosts the 20th INTERPOL Asian Regional Conference held in Hong Kong.
A Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Task Force on Boundary District Development is set up to oversee the planning and development of land in the boundary district.
Hong Kong hosts the World Ports Summit on port security, safety and environmental protection.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is recognised as Asia's leading bank regulator in the Asian Banker Achievement Awards.
Mr Simon Peh Yun-lu, Deputy Director of Immigration, succeeds Mr Lai Tung-kwok as director on his retirement.
Hong Kong is selected to take part in the Urban Best Practice Area Exhibition at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China.
The Secretary for Justice visits Shanghai and Hangzhou to promote Hong Kong's arbitration services and mutual understanding in judicial and legal matters.
The Chief Executive attends the Boao Forum annual conference.
The winning entry entitled 'Pavilion of Infinity' is announced for the design concept competition for Hong Kong's pavilion at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China.
The Executive Council approves further planning and design for Hong Kong's section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.
The Chief Executive leads a Hong Kong business delegation to Expo Central China 2008 in Wuhan, Hubei.
A Commissioner for Heritage's Office is set up to assist the Secretary for Development in implementing the Government's policy on heritage conservation.
May
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The Olympic Torch Relay is held in Hong Kong with thousands of people lining the streets to cheer more than 100 torchbearers who carried the Olympic Flame.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen sign letters of intent to establish a Solar Energy Research and Industrial Platform in collaboration with DuPont.