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Calendar of Events

2019

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August

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The monthly mean minimum temperature of 27.7 degrees is 0.9 degrees above normal and the highest for July.

The Airport Authority Hong Kong obtains an interim injunction order from the High Court to restrain people from interfering with the proper use of the airport. Access control to the terminal buildings is implemented from the next day. A second court order is obtained on 23 August that maintains the status quo until the matter comes to trial or the court makes a further order.

To counter the challenging external and local economic environments, the Financial Secretary announces a package of measures to support enterprises, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to safeguard jobs and relieve people's financial burden, costing a total of about $19.1 billion.

The MTR Corporation secures a High Court interim injunction order to restrain people from interfering with the proper use of the railway stations and trains and with the comfort or convenience of MTR staff members. A second court order is secured on 30 August to continue the interim order until the matter comes to trial or the court makes a further order.

Police use specialised crowd management vehicles equipped with a water cannon for the first time, during violent protests in Tsuen Wan where rioters block roads and cause destruction.

Mr Chu Man-kai and Mr Wong Chun-yim take gold in the men's doubles in the Badminton World Federation's Para-Badminton World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, where Hong Kong also wins two silvers.

Dr Ng Yun-hau, associate professor and environmental scientist at the City University of Hong Kong, is the sole winner of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education, which recognises young scientists from across the Pacific Rim region. Dr Ng's research involves using zero- pollution technology to generate renewable energy.

Violence breaks out inside Prince Edward Station. The government repeatedly dismisses claims that the incident resulted in protester deaths. The Hong Kong Police Force says the rumours are totally false and unfounded. The Fire Services Department says the seven casualties in Prince Edward Station needing ambulance services were all escorted by ambulance personnel to Lai Chi Kok Station by a specially arranged train and then transferred by ambulance to Caritas Medical Centre and Princess Margaret Hospital, and that it is common to update the initial headcount for a multiple casualty incident. The Hospital Authority confirms all casualties in the incident have been treated and discharged, and no fatality is recorded.

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The Chief Executive announces that the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2019 will be formally withdrawn in order to fully allay public concerns.

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