iv Calendar of Events in 2008
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The Financial Secretary meets his counterpart in Macao to discuss matters of mutual interest and co-operation between the two special administrative regions.
July
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August
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The Chief Executive, at a reception to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, says the Beijing Olympics is a golden opportunity to show to the world China's rapid development, and Hong Kong is honoured to co-host the Olympic Equestrian Events.
The Government bans the keeping of live poultry overnight at retail outlets to protect public health.
The Chief Executive attends the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong International Airport that has been named 'best in the world' for the sixth year in a row in the annual Skytrax survey.
Vice-President Xi Jinping inspects Hong Kong's Olympic equestrian venues at Sha Tin and Beas River.
The Race Discrimination Ordinance is passed in the Legislative Council to further promote equality and harmony among different races in Hong Kong.
King Yin Lei at No. 45 Stubbs Road on Hong Kong Island built in 1937 is declared a monument.
Mrs Rita Lau is appointed the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.
The Chief Executive unveils an $11 billion relief package to help residents alleviate the impact of rising inflation.
The Legislative Council approves the Government's proposal to inject $2 billion into a trust fund set up for rebuilding earthquake stricken Sichuan.
The Chief Executive leads a 100-strong business delegation to Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning to explore business opportunities.
The Financial Secretary and the Mainland's Vice Minister of Commerce, Mr Jiang Zengwei, sign the fifth supplement to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement.
The Financial Secretary arrives in Melbourne for the APEC Ministerial Meeting on Structural Reform.