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CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN 1988
Princess Anne starts a four-day visit to Hong Kong.
The $1-billion Light Rail Transit system between Tuen Mun and Yuen Long opens. The 23-kilometre system operates three routes between the two towns.
The Hong Kong Government and the UNHCR conclude a memorandum of understanding concerning the treatment of Vietnamese boat people arriving in Hong Kong.
Elections are held for the Legislative Council. Thirteen candidates are elected, and another 13 are returned uncontested.
The government appoints the Provisional Hospital Authority. The Hos- pital Authority will come into existence in 1990 and be responsible for overseeing management of all publicly-funded hospitals.
The Governor opens the New China Ferry Terminal at Tsim Sha Tsui. It is designed to handle 19 million passengers a year.
In his policy speech at the opening of the 1988-9 Legislative Council session, the Governor stresses the importance of developing the infra- structure and of improving the environment and the quality of life.
Following talks in London, the British, Hong Kong and Vietnamese governments agree to begin immediately the phased return to Vietnam of those boat people who have applied to go back.
The Governor begins a visit to Germany, Belgium and France to promote trade and investment.
A 'break-through' ceremony of the Eastern Harbour Crossing is held. The $3.4 billion crossing will open to road and rail traffic in September 1989.
The new council of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is elected.
The government announces its decision not to pursue a proposal to host a World Exposition in Hong Kong in 1997 on the grounds that resources should not be diverted from more essential projects.
The Duke of Edinburgh arrives for a four-day visit in his capacity as president of the World Wild Life Fund for Nature International.
The Governor departs for Peking for a five-day visit. He meets Chinese Premier Li Peng and other senior Chinese officials.
The ground-breaking ceremony of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology takes place.
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