3

Hong Kong is spared major damage during the rapid passage overnight of Typhoon Dujuan, during which the No. 9 storm signal is issued.

5

The Chief Executive announces that the Executive Council has decided to withdraw the National Security (Legislative Provisions) Bill so as to allow sufficient time for the community to study the question of its enactment.

7

The Chief Executive visits Xiamen to attend the opening ceremony of the 7th China International Fair for Investment and Trade. He has a meeting with Vice-Premier Wu Yi.

10

The Financial Secretary and the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology attend the 5th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation in Cancun, Mexico.

16

The Chief Secretary for Administration leaves for the United States to promote Hong Kong's role as an international business hub and ideal strategic partner for accessing the Mainland market; he visits New York, Washington DC, San Francisco and San Jose.