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November

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The Chief Executive goes on a visit to Belgium and France to brief political and business leaders and the media there on Hong Kong's latest economic, political and social developments.

The Secretary for Economic Development and Labour announces the launch of a three-month public consultation on the way forward for Hong Kong's competition policy.

The HKSAR Government congratulates Dr Margaret Chan following the endorsement by the World Health Assembly of her nomination to the post of Director-General of WHO.

The Financial Secretary opens 'Ngong Ping 360', the cable-car ride. connecting Ngong Ping to Tung Chung on Lantau Island.

The Chief Executive and the Mayor of Beijing, Mr Wang Qishan, co-chair the Second Plenary Session of the Hong Kong-Beijing Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Chief Executive arrives in Hanoi, Vietnam, to attend the 14th Economic Leaders' Meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation on November 18-19.

The Council for Sustainable Development publishes its report on better air quality, putting forward 14 recommendations for the Government's consideration and identifying issues for public engagement.

The Chief Executive leads a delegation of government officials and Hong Kong business leaders to Guizhou for a three-day study tour of the province. The delegation comprises 114 representatives of 110 enterprises.

The Housing Authority endorses the Report on the Review of Domestic Rent Policy recommending a new rent adjustment mechanism based on changes in the household income of public rental housing tenants.

The Chief Executive attends a parade to mark the 45th anniversary of the Immigration Service and the inauguration of the immigration Service Institute of Training and Development in Tuen Mun.

December

2

3

Hong Kong athletes return from the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled in Kuala Lumpur after winning 25 gold, 30 silver and 24 bronze medals.

The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Wu Bangguo, officiates at the opening of ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006. This is the first time the triennial expo has been staged outside Geneva.