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The Financial Secretary departs for a three-day promotion tour to Malaysia and Thailand on Hong Kong's new tourist attractions including the Hong Kong Disneyland.

The Department of Justice and the Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China (PRC) sign a 'Memorandum of Discussion on Matters Regarding the Organisation of Hong Kong Citizens Sitting the State Judicial Examination', with the first examination held in Hong Kong on September 17 and 18.

The Acting Chief Executive leaves for Beijing to attend the ninth Fortune Global Forum.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces the introduction of three refinements to the operation of the Linked Exchange Rate System, including the introduction of a two-way Convertibility Undertaking and the setting of the lower and upper limits of the Hong Kong dollar exchange rate.

'The New Academic Structure for Senior Secondary Education and Higher Education - Action Plan for Investing in the Future of Hong Kong' report is released. The new '334' academic structure is to be introduced in the 2009-10 school year to give students more effective preparation for further education and work.

Mr Donald Tsang tenders his resignation as the Chief Secretary for Administration to stand as a candidate in the election of the Chief Executive.

The Legislative Council passes the Chief Executive Election (Amendment) (Term of Office of the Chief Executive) Bill, which provides that a Chief Executive who is returned in a by-election shall serve the remainder of the term of his predecessor.

The State Council approves Mr Donald Tsang's resignation as the Chief Secretary for Administration.

Vice-Premier Wu Yi, arrives to attend the 38th International General Meeting of the Pacific Basin Economic Council.

Mr Donald Tsang is elected uncontested as the Chief Executive of the HKSAR of the PRC.

Mr Donald Tsang is sworn in as Hong Kong's second Chief Executive at a ceremony in Beijing presided over by Premier Wen Jiabao.