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The official launch of the Qualification Framework marks a milestone development of a platform to promote lifelong learning in Hong Kong.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, calls for closer ties with the European Union at the start of his official visit to Europe in Brussels.

The Chief Executive officiates at the first Summit on District Administration held to exchange views with district council members on important community matters.

The Chief Executive expresses Hong Kong's deep sympathy for the lives lost in the May 12 Sichuan Earthquake and pledges Hong Kong's full support to help in rescue and reconstruction work.

The Government approves an emergency relief package for victims of the Sichuan earthquake.

Maryknoll Convent School in Kowloon Tong, built in 1937, is declared a monument.

The Chief Executive holds talks with Singapore's Prime Minister and the Minister Mentor during a visit to the country to strengthen bilateral relations.

The Chief Executive appoints the first group of eight Under Secretaries to boost public engagement and to strengthen the government's team of political appointees.

The Chief Executive appoints the first group of nine Political Assistants to assist the Government's Principal Officials in their political work.

The Financial Secretary visits Central Europe to encourage business leaders in Slovenia, Austria and Czech Republic to use Hong Kong as a base for Asian operations.

The Financial Secretary visits London for meetings with business and political leaders.

The Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen, attends the fourth Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation's Education Ministerial Meeting in a pledge to prepare students to face challenges of the 21st Century.

The World Economic Forum ranks Hong Kong No. 1 globally in terms of enabling trade.

Hong Kong receives a gift of Jurassic Period dinosaur fossils from the Yunnan Provincial Government.

The Chief Executive leads a Government delegation to Sichuan to discuss arrangements for helping to rebuild the earthquake-stricken province.