Hong Kong Monthly Newsletter

The red-letter date of July 1, 2007 marks a milestone as the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). This historic day is a uniquely memorable moment for our country as a whole, but especially for the people of Hong Kong.

The 10th anniversary has been keenly anticipated, presenting a golden opportunity to review our past challenges and successes, while looking forward to a bright and prosperous future.

Hong Kong’s celebrations calendar runs from April through to December, and our government offices in the Mainland and overseas are, naturally, taking this opportunity to celebrate this important anniversary...

The HKSAR 10th Anniversary – Trivia Question Contest in San Francisco received overwhelming responses and the lucky Grand Prize winner is Mr. Tom Chan from the Bay Area.

Ms Doris Cheung, Director of the Hong Kong Economic
and Trade Office in San Francisco congratulated Mr. Chan who won two round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific Airways and three nights' accommodation in Hong Kong, courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Mr. Tom Chan (third from left) receives the prize from Ms Doris Cheung, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco. Also pictured here are representatives from KRON 4, Bay Area News Station and Ming Pao Daily.

10th anniversary celebration receptions in western US end on high note

A series of celebration receptions have been hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The receptions ended on a high note with a special "Hong Kong Purse" horse race at the Emerald Downs Race Course in Seattle, Washington.

(from left) President of the Hong Kong Association of Northern Texas, Robert Hsueh; Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Doris Cheung; Congressman Pete Sessions and Mayor, of Addison, Joe Chow at the reception in Dallas, Texas

San Francisco Mayor proclaims July 1, 2007 as "Hong Kong Special

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has declared July 1, 2007 as "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Day".
The declaration was made on June 28 at a reception hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region.

Mayor Newsom stated that in the past 10 years, the HKSAR had consolidated its position as the world's leading financial, trade and shipping centre.

Mr William Lee of City and County of San Francisco (right) representing the Office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom presents a proclamation to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco declaring July 1, 2007 as the "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Day" to Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco Ms Doris Cheung, , left, and Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA, Miss Margaret Fong.

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S&P’s decision to upgrade Hong Kong’s ratings outlook welcomed