CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN 1989
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The Minister of State with special responsibility for Hong Kong, Lord Glenarthur, arrives for a five-day visit, during which he announces that Britain has embarked on a new initiative to resettle another 1000 Vietnamese Refugees from Hong Kong.
Section 27 of the Public Order Ordinance regarding false news is repealed after widespread public concern regarding its possible use for repression of freedom of expression in the media.
A consultancy study recommends a $2.4 billion package of improvements and expansion for Kai Tak International Airport.
Retired High Court judge, Arthur Garcia, is appointed the first Commissioner for Administrative Complaints.
Environmental protection takes a further step forward with the implementation of the Noise Control (General) Regulations and the Noise Control (Appeal Board) Regulations.
Governor Sir David Wilson flies to London for regular consultations with United Kingdom Ministers and officials.
The Drug Trafficking (Recovery of Proceeds) Bill, which aims at confiscating the proceeds of drug trafficking and countering drug money laundering, is published.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhou Nan visits Hong Kong at the invitation of the Governor.
Financial Secretary Sir Piers Jacobs presents the budget in the Legislative Council, outlining proposals including a reduction in salaries tax, from 15.5 to 15.0 per cent and the introduction of separate taxation for married
women.
The first group of 75 Vietnamese boat people voluntarily returns to Vietnam.
The Urban and Regional Councils' elections are held.
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