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Media and Communications

regions under its purview. The exhibition was also staged by each of the four ETOS in their respective regions, reaching the residents of many Mainland cities.

In other celebratory activities, the Chengdu ETO organised gala dinners, cultural performances, a film festival, a competition and campus activities in different municipalities, and co-produced with the Sichuan Radio and Television a TV series named Sichuan-Hong Kong Cooperation: New Silk Road. The Guangdong ETO organised the 'Hong Kong Retrospective Film Show for HKSAR's 20th Anniversary' and a photography competition in Guangzhou, and arts and cultural performances in Guangdong, Fuzhou, Xiamen and Nanning. The Shanghai ETO organised a series of cultural events including performances by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Hong Kong Ballet and Jazz Band in the eastern region. The Wuhan ETO and its Hunan and Henan Liaison Units organised the visits of the Financial Secretary to Wuhan, Changsha and Zhengzhou, Symphony Concert by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in Wuhan, Hong Kong Pianist Dr Vivian Cheng - Piano Recital in Changsha, Romantic Classics Cello Recital by Trey Lee in Wuhan, Changsha and Zhengzhou, and gala dinners in Wuhan, Changsha and Zhengzhou. Designated webpages, radio programmes and Hong Kong-themed TV episodes were also arranged.

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The Beijing office and ETOs on the Mainland organise visits and seminars for Hong Kong business delegations. The investment promotion divisions of these offices promote Hong Kong's business advantages, and liaise closely with Mainland enterprises that intend to invest in Hong Kong and help them set up businesses here.

In Taiwan, the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office maintains contacts with various sectors in different cities and counties to strengthen two-way economic, trade and cultural exchanges, promote Hong Kong, and help Taiwanese enterprises set up businesses in Hong Kong. During the year, the Taiwan office organised the 'Hong Kong Now' roving exhibition, introducing Hong Kong's green living, traditional customs as well as arts and culture, and a Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic Cooperation Forum about the internet of things and the start-up ecosystem. The Hong Kong-Taiwan Cultural Cooperation Committee also organised the Hong Kong Week in Taipei, a series of cultural and creative programmes featuring Hong Kong characteristics.

Code on Access to Government Information

As an open and accountable government, all bureaus and departments make information available to the public according to the Code on Access to Information. The code stipulates that bureaus and departments should work on the basis that information requested will be released, and sets out the grounds on which disclosure may be refused. The public may complain to the Ombudsman if any bureau or department does not comply with the provisions of the code.

Communications Authority

The Communications Authority (CA), an independent statutory body established under the Communications Authority Ordinance, is the unified regulatory body for Hong Kong's broadcasting and telecommunications industries. The CA comprises 10 non-officials from various sectors of the community and two public officers. It regulates the industries according

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