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CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN 1990

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The Sino-British Joint Liaison Group begins its 15th meeting in Beijing.

The government invites detailed proposals for the setting up and operation of a second commercial radio service in Hong Kong. The Governor leaves for a visit to the United States and Canada during which he meets the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr Brian Mulroney. The Governor welcomes the decision by President Bush to maintain China's Most Favoured Nation status.

The Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation comes into operation.

Dame Lydia Dunn is honoured with a peerage in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

The Financial Secretary leaves for a visit to Tokyo and Seoul to foster understanding between Hong Kong and its trading partners.

The Governor leaves for a visit to London during which he briefs the Prime Minister, Mrs Margaret Thatcher, on Hong Kong issues.

A Hong Kong-Guangdong environmental protection liaison group is formed to enhance co-operation on environmental matters.

The government announces an expanded scheme for importation of labour.

Foreign Office Minister Francis Maude arrives in Hong Kong en route to visit China.

The government announces that an Order in Council freezing Kuwaiti assets in Hong Kong has come into effect.

Hong Kong implements trade and economic sanctions against Iraq and Kuwait following the passing of a mandatory United Nations Security Council resolution imposing such sanctions.

The government awards a $203 million contract for the dredging of Yau Ma Tei Anchorage and Kellett Bank, the first works contract related to the new airport.

Hong Kong signs a new Air Service Agreement with France.

The new Minister of State with special responsibility for Hong Kong, Lord Caithness, arrives for a six-day visit.

The draft White Paper, 'Social Welfare Into the 1990s and Beyond', is released for public consultation.

The United Kingdom, Vietnam and Hong Kong reach agreement on a scheme, to be carried out by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, repatriating to Vietnam those boat people who, while not volunteering to return, are not opposed to going back.