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July 1 - Week in Review

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July 1 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures.

Joyful gala: Chief Executive CY Leung leads a toast in celebration of the Hong Kong SAR's 16th anniversary at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. (July 1, 2013)

Flying high: An early morning flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai kicks off celebrations for the 16th anniversary of the Hong Kong SAR's establishment. (July 1, 2013)

Compassionate symbol: Chief Executive CY Leung (right) receives a Mongolian khata at the Auspicious Grassland Blessing Hong Kong Inner Mongolian Ethnic Song & Dance Gala at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. (July 1, 2013)

Mongol snapshots: Financial Secretary John Tsang (centre) officiates at the opening ceremony of the Inner Mongolian folk customs photo exhibition at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. (July 1, 2013)

Hand-in-hand: Chief Executive CY Leung (centre) and Chief Secretary Carrie Lam celebrate with other guests at the launch of activities in celebration of the 16th anniversary of the Hong Kong SAR's establishment. (July 1, 2013)

Ready to serve: Chief Executive CY Leung (second left) attends a Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison commissioning ceremony for new Type 056 frigates, the Huizhou Frigate and Qinzhou Frigate, at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks. (July 1, 2013)

Green efforts: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong (left) and Guangdong Development & Reform Commission Deputy Director Lu Xiulu co-chair the Hong Kong-Guangdong Joint Liaison Group on Combating Climate Change meeting. (July 2, 2013)

Legal guidance: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam tells legislators the Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner is appointed according to Basic Law provisions, and additional requirements are unnecessary. (July 3, 2013)

Power audit: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong tells legislators that power companies' energy-efficiency performance will be assessed by the end of the year. (July 3, 2013)

Recipe for success: The Centre for Health Protection's Dr Regina Ching speaks at the EatSmart School Accreditation Ceremony and Principal Summit for Primary Schools 2013. (July 3, 2013)

Town planning: Secretary for Development Paul Chan announces the development plan for the North East New Territories, which will house an additional population of more than 170,000. (July 4, 2013)

Charitable choice: Chief Executive CY Leung tells reporters potential land donors can achieve their objectives by approaching non-governmental organisations to build housing. (July 4, 2013)

Help wanted: Chief Executive CY Leung tells the media there will be a long period of decline in manpower resources after 2018. (July 4, 2013)

Growing business: Invest Hong Kong's Investment Promotion Director-General Simon Galpin (third left) says the department has helped 213 companies set up or expand in Hong Kong in the first half of this year. (July 4, 2013)

In demand: Secretary for Transport & Housing Prof Anthony Cheung tells the media that measures to curb property speculation are still needed. (July 5, 2013)

Juicy fruit: Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department Agricultural Officer Chan Siu-lun (right) introduces the new "Yellow Siren" organic watermelon from Vietnam. (July 5, 2013)

Three-way link: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam is briefed on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge work progress during a visit to Zhuhai. (July 5, 2013)

Joyous occasion: Financial Secretary John Tsang addresses the Happy Organisation Label Scheme 2013's logo-presentation ceremony. (July 5, 2013)

Long-term plan: Chief Executive CY Leung says the Government will consider land supply from a long-term perspective and make good use of the city's resources to facilitate social and economic development. (July 6, 2013)

Summer hit: Financial Secretary John Tsang opens Hong Kong Ani-Com Summer 2013 and the Comics & Animation Summer Carnival at Victoria Park. (July 6, 2013)

Women power: Chief Executive CY Leung (centre) and his wife (right) celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Federation of Women and the 16th anniversary of the Hong Kong SAR. (July 6, 2013)

Contest kudos: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam attends the prize presentation ceremony of the 7th Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest. (July 6, 2013)

Landslip prevention: A winning model is demonstrated in the Civil Engineering & Development Department Boulder Fence Model Design Competition. (July 7, 2013)

Joyful galaFlying highCompassionate symbolMongol snapshotsHand-in-handReady to serveGreen effortsLegal guidancePower auditRecipe for successTown planningCharitable choiceHelp wantedGrowing businessIn demandJuicy fruitThree-way linkJoyous occasionLong-term planSummer hitWomen powerContest kudosLandslip prevention