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The Security
Bureau, together with a number of
other government departments and organisations,
launches a year-long public education
campaign, 'Safer Living — Reducing
Natural Disasters', to encourage the
public to take precautions against
natural disasters. |
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Modern Terminals
Limited, Hong Kong's first container
terminal operator since 1972, celebrates
handling its 50 millionth container. |
| 10 |
Mr Tung Chee
Hwa tenders his resignation as the
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (HKSAR) to the
Central People's Government (CPG). |
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The CPG approves
Mr Tung Chee Hwa's resignation as
the Chief Executive. In accordance
with the Basic Law, the Chief Secretary
for Administration temporarily assumes
the duties of the Chief Executive. |
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In his Budget
Speech, the Financial Secretary pledges
continued fiscal restraint and a balanced
budget by 2007-08. He earmarks an
extra $500 million for tourism promotion
and proposes that estate tax be abolished. |
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