Calendar of Events
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Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung as Coadjutor Bishop of Hong Kong, with the right to succeed Cardinal John Tong as Bishop of Hong Kong upon his retirement in July 2017.
A new Air Traffic Management System is fully commissioned at the airport.
The Court of First Instance rules that the oaths purportedly taken by two LegCo members-elect, Mr Leung Chung-hang and Ms Yau Wai-ching, on October 12 contravene the Basic Law and the Oaths and Declarations Ordinance, and are invalid. The Court of Appeal upholds this judgment on 30 November. The pair later file applications with the Court of Appeal for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal. The government announces the expansion and development of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort as agreed in principle with The Walt Disney Company. The plan, subject to LegCo's approval of the government's financial contribution, will introduce new attractions almost every year between 2018 and 2023.
Mr Angus Ng Ka-long becomes the first Hong Kong player to win the men's singles of the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships, first held in 1982.
The HKSAR Government receives notification that the Central People's Government (CPG) has relaxed with immediate effect Mainland entry restrictions imposed on certain LegCo members and other people. The CPG will accept their applications for the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents.
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Ms Chan Yuen-ting is named the Asian Football Confederation Women's Coach of the Year in Abu Dhabi. She led Eastern Sports Club to a 2-1 victory over South China in the Hong Kong Premier League on 22 April, becoming the first woman to lead a men's team to a top-league championship.
The territory makes its first conviction for failing to charge for plastic shopping bags provided at the time of sale since the full implementation of the 50 cent levy on 1 April 2015. A grocery store proprietor is fined $5,000 for contravening the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance.
The Chief Secretary for Administration unveils the theme for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR: 'Together Progress Opportunity.
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The government starts legal proceedings against LegCo members Ms Lau Siu-lai, Mr Yiu Chung-yim, Mr Nathan Law Kwun-chung and Mr Leung Kwok-hung, asking the court to declare invalid the LegCo oaths they purportedly took.
The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect is launched. It enables Hong Kong and overseas investors to trade eligible A-shares listed in Shenzhen, and Mainland investors to trade eligible shares listed in Hong Kong.
An International Monetary Fund staff mission commends the HKSAR for its strong policy frameworks, robust oversight of the financial system and ample buffers, which stand the economy in good stead to meet challenges ahead.
A foundation stone laying ceremony is held for the East Kowloon Cultural Centre at the site of the former Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate. The centre is expected to open in late 2021.
The Chief Executive announces he will not seek re-election in March 2017.
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