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July 7 - Week in Review

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July 7 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures.

Heritage focus: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam opens the Hang Seng ‧ Jao Tsung-I Academy Historical & Cultural Award Scheme. (July 8, 2014)

E-health: Department of Health consultant Dr Thomas Chung briefs reporters on the healthy use of the Internet and electronic screen products. (July 8, 2014)

Tax pact inked: Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan (right) and Korea’s Consul-General Cho Yong-chun sign an agreement on double taxation and preventing fiscal evasion. (July 8, 2014)

Urgent plea: Before the Executive Council meeting, Chief Executive CY Leung appeals to lawmakers to vet and approve funding proposals stalled by filibustering as quickly as possible. (July 8, 2014)

Upholding order: Ahead of the Executive Council meeting,Chief Executive CY Leung told reporters the Police display restraint and professionalism in handling public meetings. (July 8, 2014)

Maximum restraint: Secretary for Security TK Lai tells legislators that Police have clear guidelines on the use of force. (July 9, 2014)

Accessible transport: Secretary for Transport & Housing Prof Anthony Cheung briefs lawmakers on the Government's plan to build a barrier-free transport system. (July 9, 2014)

World first: Hongkong Post Philatelic Marketing Senior Manager Nelvin Lee briefs reporters on a new stamp set that showcases the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China's distinctive landforms and landscape. (July 9, 2014)

Nurturing workers: Secretary for Development Paul Chan briefs legislators on measures to relieve the construction industry’s manpower shortage. (July 9, 2014)

Pupil pleaser: Secretary for Education Eddie Ng says that this year's secondary school place allocation satisfaction rate is 91%, the highest in more than a decade. (July 9, 2014)

Balanced assessment: Secretary for Transport & Housing Prof Anthony Cheung responds to a lawmaker's query on the airport's third runway plan. (July 9, 2014)

Copyright consultation: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So chairs the fifth meeting of the Working Group on Intellectual Property Trading. (July 10, 2014)

Health alert: Assistant Director of Health (Health Promotion) Dr Anne Fung (right) briefs the media on the findings of the Personal & Environmental Hygiene Survey. (July 10, 2014)

Motivating message: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks at an RTHK event to encourage Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education candidates. (July 11, 2014)

Official recognition: Chief Executive CY Leung speaks at the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence presentation ceremony at the Central Government Offices. (July 11, 2014)

Trade ties: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So attends an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting. (July 11, 2014)

Market stabilisation: Financial Secretary John Tsang briefs reporters on the urgent need to approve the double stamp duty bill. (July 11, 2014)

Fukien festivities: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam celebrates the Fukienese Association's 75th anniversary. (July 12, 2014)

Heritage focusE-healthTax pact inkedUrgent pleaUpholding orderMaximum restraintAccessible transportWorld firstNurturing workersPupil pleaserBalanced assessmentCopyright consultationHealth alertMotivating messageOfficial recognitionTrade tiesMarket stabilisationFukien festivities