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July 4 - Week in Review

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July 4 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures

Creative couture: The 23rd Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer opens on July 4, with more than 1,200 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions showcasing their designs at the Convention & Exhibition Centre until July 7.

Finance facilitation: Financial Secretary John Tsang opens the Monetary Authority's Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office on July 4.

Smart city: Secretary for Innovation & Technology Nicholas Yang launches the Infiniti Accelerator 2.0 programme on July 4.

Progress report: Chief Executive CY Leung issues the fourth year work report on the current-term government before attending the Executive Council meeting on July 5.

Common wealth: Chief Executive CY Leung opens the Financial Co-operation Conference, held by the Boao Forum for Asia and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on July 5.

Monetary meal: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks at the Financial Co-operation Conference luncheon held by the Boao Forum for Asia and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on July 5.

In the bank: Chief Executive CY Leung meets Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Jin Liqun (left) at Government House on July 5.

Positive thinking: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks at an award ceremony held by Ocean Park on July 5 recognising students, parents and teachers who demonstrate positive attitudes on campus.

Situation clarified: Chief Executive CY Leung discusses the notification mechanism between Hong Kong and the Mainland with the media on July 6.

Liveable city: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam launches the University-Government-Industry Consortium for Sustainable Urban Development on July 6.

Air milestone: Travellers can enjoy performances and exhibitions from July 6 to November 30 in the "Hong Kong Classics" programme as the Hong Kong International Airport celebrates 18 years of service.

Engineering excellence: Secretary for the Civil Service Clement Cheung (left) meets Civil Engineering & Development Department staff on July 7.

Warming up: The Hong Kong Table Tennis Team is preparing for the Rio Olympics, with the men's side training in Beijing and the women's squad training in Hong Kong.

Data collection: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam visits the Census & Statistics Department's 2016 Population By-census Office on July 7.

Connecting communities: Chief Executive CY Leung speaks at the inauguration ceremony of the eighth-term Board of Directors of the Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organisations on July 7.

Cave close: Visitors to High Island Reservoir can enjoy unobstructed views of a sea cave formation off East Dam, thanks to a wooden bridge built by the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department. 

Teaching support: Chief Executive CY Leung speaks at the award presentation ceremony of the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence at the Central Government Offices on July 8.

Summer fun: The annual International Arts Carnival is running until August 7, featuring a variety of events for family entertainment.

Ready to serve: Hong Kong Garrison Commander-in-Chief Tan Benhong reviews 34 probationary inspectors and 239 recruit constables at the Police College on July 9.

Upward mobility: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks at the "Life Buddies" Pledging Ceremony held by the Commission on Poverty at the Central Government Offices at Tamar on July 9.

Stay positive: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam attends the Never Give Up Association 15th anniversary celebration and 2016 DSE Cheering Party at the Baptist University on July 9.

Talented youth: The Government has different schemes to attract and retain talent for industries with a keen demand for labour, like aircraft maintenance.

Rural respect: Chief Executive CY Leung and Secretary for the Environment KS Wong take part in a beach cleanup exercise in Shui Hau, Lantau Island, on July 10.

Poetic logic: Secretary for Education Eddie Ng opens the 57th International Mathematical Olympiad on July 10.

Unique flavour: Design Institute students display their hand-painted bowls in the theme of different Hong Kong districts in a flash-mob exhibition in the Cultural Centre Piazza on July 10.