| 15 |
The Chief Executive submits a report
to the Standing Committee of the NPC requesting it to determine
whether the methods for selecting the Chief Executive in 2007
and for forming the Legislative Council in 2008 may be amended. |
| 19 |
The Government launches the $6 billion
securitisation of revenues from toll tunnels and bridges. It
is the largest securitisation bond offer ever in Hong Kong;
the first offered to retail investors; and among the largest
in the region. |
| 26 |
The Chief Executive announces the decision
by the Standing Committee of the NPC on issues relating to Hong
Kong's constitutional development. According to the decision,
the method of universal suffrage shall not be introduced for
the election of the Chief Executive in 2007 nor that of the
Legislative Council in 2008. Specific methods for the two elections
could be appropriately modified, consistent with the principle
of gradual and orderly progress and in accordance with the Basic
Law. |
| 27 |
A new Hong Kong tourist attraction -
the Avenue of Stars - in Tsim Sha Tsui is opened by the Financial
Secretary. |
| 28 |
The Government announces the membership
of the Harbour-front Enhancement Committee, which is tasked
to advise the Administration on planning, land use and development
along the existing and new harbour-front of the Victoria Harbour. |
| 30 |
The Chief Executive attends a ceremony
at the Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Base to welcome the visiting task
group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. The task
group comprises eight vessels including two guided missile destroyers,
four guided missile frigates and two submarines. |
