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October 6 - Week in Review

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October 6 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures.

Historic outlook: Secretary for Development Paul Chan (centre) and other officiating guests attend the Heritage Fiesta 2014 launch ceremony and photo exhibition. (October 6, 2014)

Not fully operational: Director of Administration Kitty Choi tells the media that the Government headquarters have yet to resume normal operations due to Occupy Central. (October 6, 2014)

Making headway: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong speaks at the successful breakthrough ceremony for the sewage tunnel beneath Victoria Harbour. (October 6, 2014)

Striving for order: Chief Executive CY Leung says that the Government is working hard to restore public order. (October 6, 2014)

New York minute: Financial Secretary John Tsang meets with United Nations' Special Envoy for Cities & Climate Change and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in New York. (October 6, 2014)

Sporting celebration: Chief Executive CY Leung (back row, centre) attends a reception hosted by the Hong Kong sports sector in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. (October 7, 2014)

Health conscious: Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man inspects the Food Safety Laboratory in Pok Fu Lam. (October 8, 2014)

Essential service: Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung visits St James' Settlement Child Care Centre in Wan Chai. (October 8, 2014)

Back to school: Principal Assistant Secretary for Education Sophia Wong announces the resumption of kindergarten classes in Wan Chai and Central & Western districts. (October 8, 2014)

Action plan: Under Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Lau Kong-wah tells reporters the Government is arranging to meet with the Federation of Students. (October 8, 2014)

Free trade: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks about economic freedom at a dinner hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. (October 8, 2014)

'Buenos dias': Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So meets a Mexican trade delegation led by Yucatan Governor Rolando Zapata Bello (first right). (October 9, 2014)

Communion cancelled: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam announces that the Government has called off the meeting with students to discuss political reform, in response to the students’ plan to continue their protest. (October 9, 2014)

Oil embargo: Centre for Food Safety Controller Dr Gloria Tam announces the Government has banned all animal oils imported from Taiwan and ordered their recall. (October 9, 2014)

Economic impact: Principal Economist Andrew Au tells the media some industries, particularly the retail, catering and tourism sector, are more prone to the effects of the Occupy Central protests. (October 9, 2014)

Accept consequences: Police Public Relations Branch Chief Superintendent Steve Hui says that protesters blocking roads should be ready to accept criminal responsibility for their actions. (October 9, 2014)

Restore order: Director of Home Affairs Pamela Tan says that Occupy Central has affected Hong Kong people's daily lives and urges protesters to stop blocking roads. (October 9, 2014)

Finance talk: Financial Secretary John Tsang (left) meets the Chair of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors Janet Yellen in Washington, DC. (October 9, 2014)

Back on track: Assistant Commissioner for Transport Albert Su briefs the media on the resumption of tram services, as agreed by operators and protesters. (October 10, 2014)

United front: Police Public Relations Branch Senior Superintendent Kong Man-keung tells reporters that officers will stay united to serve the public. (October 10, 2014)

Ensuring stability: Financial Secretary John Tsang attends the signing of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office Agreement in Washington, DC. (October 10, 2014)

Mutual benefits: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So (centre) speaks at a trade delegation press conference at the 10th Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Co-operation & Development Forum & Trade Fair. (October 11, 2014)

Back to basics: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam says that any dialogue on constitutional development must be based on the National People’s Congress Standing Committee decisions. (October 11, 2014)

Time to leave: Police Public Relations Branch Chief Superintendent Steve Hui urges people to leave the streets of Mong Kok to avoid further conflict. (October 12, 2014)

Business ties: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam addresses a luncheon at the 10th Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Co-operation & Development Forum & Trade Fair. (October 12, 2014)

Not quitting: Chief Executive CY Leung says during a TV interview that he will not resign as it will not help solve the current situation. (October 12, 2014)

Historic outlookNot fully operationalMaking headwayStriving for orderNew York minuteSporting celebrationHealth consciousEssential serviceBack to schoolAction planFree trade'Buenos dias'Communion cancelledOil embargoEconomic impactAccept consequencesRestore orderFinance talkBack on trackUnited frontEnsuring stabilityMutual benefitsBack to basicsTime to leaveBusiness tiesNot quitting