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Expert talks on defence and public order
The 19th round of talks between experts on the British and Chinese sides of the Joint Liaison Group to discuss matters relating to Hong Kong's future defence and public order will be held in Hong Kong on January 16. The British team will be led by British Representative Mr Alan Paul. The Chinese team will be led by Chinese Representative Mr Chen Zou'er. They will be assisted by experts from the two sides.
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TCM practitioners urged to join enrolment exercise
The enrolment exercise for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners launched by the Preparatory Committee on Chinese Medicine (PCCM) would close on Sunday (January 21), a spokesman for the committee said today (Monday).
"With an aim of collecting information on local TCM practitioners, the exercise is essentially a general statistical survey targeted at both full-time and part-time TCM practitioners in Hong Kong, including herbalists, bone-setters and acupuncturists.
"It should not, however, be confused with statutory registration," he said.
To be eligible for enrolment, one must be a Hong Kong resident and be either a full/part-time local TCM practitioner practising the profession or engaging in TCM education prior to January 1, 1995 or a holder of a full graduation diploma issued by a TCM training college or institute. Documentary support for such claims is required.
Up till now, about 5,800 applications for enrolment have already been received by the committee's secretariat.
"We wish to remind all TCM practitioners who have not yet handed in the application to do so immediately," the spokesman added.
Enrolment forms are available at all District Offices and the PCCM secretariat, first floor, Shun Feng International Centre, 182 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai.
The completed form, together with copies of the relevant documents and the applicant's identity card must be submitted in person or by mail to the PCCM secretariat on or before January 21, 1996. Enquiries can be made on 2527 8391.