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the 14th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen, Fujian in September 2010.

The Mainland Offices organised seminars, research as well as visits to different parts of the Mainland for Hong Kong business delegations and organisations. The investment promotion divisions of the Mainland Offices liaised closely with the Mainland enterprises intending to invest in Hong Kong, guiding them through the necessary procedures.

The HKSAR participated in the World Exposition 2010 Shanghai China (Shanghai Expo) held from May 1 to October 31, in 2010. The standalone 'Hong Kong Pavilion' and an exhibition at the 'Urban Best Practices Area' attracted more than 3.3 million visitors. The Shanghai ETO acted as the HKSAR Government's contact point responsible for day-to-day communication with the Expo organisers and relevant parties in Hong Kong during the HKSAR's participation. Together with other bureaux and departments, the Shanghai ETO co-organised the 'Expo Forum in Hong Kong', 'Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong Pavilion', the '13th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Ceremony', and 'Hong Kong Week' at the Shanghai Expo. It also assisted in making the arrangements for senior HKSAR Government officials to attend the Shanghai Expo's opening and the closing ceremonies, and in receiving VIP visitors and other delegations at the HKSAR's two pavilions in the expo. The Beijing Office also promoted Hong Kong through the website, People's Daily Online, and China National Radio.

The Chengdu ETO continued to assist the HKSAR and Sichuan authorities in liaising with each other on matters concerning Sichuan's reconstruction in the wake of an earthquake that devastated the area in May 2008.

Government Home Pages on the Internet

In line with the Government's commitment to openness, transparency and accountability, all bureaux and departments produce their home pages in Chinese and English to disseminate information through the Internet on its policies, services and activities and to communicate with the public. Thematic home pages are also produced for special events and topics. These home pages can be accessed through the Government's one-stop portal, GovHK, at www.gov.hk, which have both desktop and mobile versions.

The GovHK also provides 24-hour news updates, consultation papers and topical information to enable the public to keep track of local developments and important announcements. It is also a portal to a wide range of electronic services of various departments and agencies, including submission of tax returns, payment of government fees and the purchase of government publications.

Various bureaux and departments as well as individual Principal Officials make use of social media (e.g. Facebook, Youtube and blogs) on the Internet to communicate with their stakeholders and the general public. GovHK also provides sharing buttons to facilitate the sharing of public information through various types of social media.