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The spokesman noted: "It is important to maintain this protection over submarine cables landed in Hong Kong. These cables form an essential part of Hong Kong's modern telecommunications infrastructure.
"Cable is the principal means by which our international telecommunications links are maintained," he added.
The Bill will be gazetted tomorrow (Friday) and then introduced into the Legislative Council on November 20.
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Chinese vernacular architecture conference to be held in HK
The 8th National Conference on Chinese Vernacular Architecture, the first of its kind to be held in Hong Kong next year, will focus on Chinese traditional houses and modern architecture, the Director of Architectural Services, Mr Kenneth Chan, said today (Thursday).
The conference, which will take place between August 16 and 29 next year, is jointly organised by the Architectural Services Department (Arch SD) and the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Hong Kong.
Mr Chan said the conference aimed at sharing experience in the design and conservation of traditional houses and ancient buildings, and discussing the relationship between traditional houses and modern buildings.
"Renowned experts and academics on research and restoration of historical buildings from China, Taiwan, the United States of America and Hong Kong will meet at the conference to share their views and experience," he added.
Programme for the 8th Chinese National Conference will include presentation of research papers, visits to historical buildings and a photographic display.
Mr Chan invited interested parties to attend the conference and submit papers related to the theme.
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