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The Chief Executive appoints members of the Task Force on Economic Challenges, to tackle the problems created by the global financial crisis and to spot new business opportunities for Hong Kong.

The Government hosts the Economic Forum on the Economic Co-operation and Development for the Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong to discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from the new developments in cross-strait relations.

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Hong Kong's Green Island lighthouse compound with its two lighthouses, built in 1875 and 1905, and its related buildings are declared a monument.

The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, begins a visit to Australia to exchange views on environmental pollution.

The Secretary for Justice and the Secretary for Security release the report of the Task Force on Youth Drug Abuse.

The Chief Executive in Council grants Wave Media Limited a 12-year licence to set up and operate a new 24-hour radio channel.

The Financial Secretary and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Joseph Yam, attend the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy in Washington DC as members of the Chinese delegation.

The Chief Executive meets the British Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, at 10 Downing Street during his three-day visit to London. The global financial crisis was among the topics discussed.

The 'International Arbitration East Asia Comes of Age' conference kicks off in Hong Kong to mark the opening in Hong Kong of the Asia Office of the International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration Secretariat.

The Chief Executive appeals to world leaders at the APEC meeting in Lima, Peru, not to step back from commitments to further liberalise trade and investment.

The Secretary for Justice visits Australia to strengthen ties and promote Hong Kong as an international legal services and dispute resolution centre.

The Brazilian Government grants visa-free entry to HKSAR Passport holders.

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, leads a delegation to Dubai to promote Hong Kong as an effective platform for investment.