vi Calendar of Events in 2007
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Over 20 000 tai chi enthusiasts take part in a martial art exhibition, setting a new record to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR.
October
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The Secretary for Justice starts a five-day official visit to London, Stockholm, Helsinki and Dublin. He is also called as a Master of the Bench of the Middle Temple in London.
The Secretary for Justice signs an Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal Matters between HKSAR and the Republic of Finland.
The Secretary for Justice signs a Surrender of Fugitive Offenders Agreement between HKSAR and the Republic of Ireland.
The Chief Executive delivers the first Policy Address of his current term of office, entitling it: 'A New Direction for Hong Kong'.
Hong Kong athletes to the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai return with a record 154 medals in 10 sports.
Hong Kong retains its position as Asia's second largest destination for foreign direct investment according to the 'World Investment Report 2007', released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
The Executive Council approves the further planning and detailed design. of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) West Island Line, which will involve extending the existing MTR Island Line from Sheung Wan to Kennedy Town.
November
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The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, launches a public consultation on a proposal to ban idle vehicles with running engines.
The governments of Hong Kong and Luxembourg sign an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and capital.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Frederick Ma, leads a delegation of creative industries to the 2007 Shanghai International Creativity Industry Week.
Some 1.15 million registered electors, or 38.8 per cent of the electorate, turn out to vote in the election for the third-term District Councils.
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The Chief Executive pays a duty visit to Beijing.
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