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October 20 - Week in Review

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October 20 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures

Infection control: Chief Port Health Officer Dr Edwin Tsui discusses the health questionnaire on Ebola now being distributed at the airport. (October 20, 2014)

New views: Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam briefs the media on the report to be submitted to the Central authorities on the latest public opinions on political reform. (October 21, 2014)

Sharing knowledge: Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing officiates at the opening ceremony of the 10th Conference on Co-operative Development & Sharing of Chinese Resources. (October 21, 2014)

Report possible: Following talks with student representatives, Chief Secretary Carrie Lam says the Government is considering submitting a report to the Central Government reflecting public opinion about the National People's Congress Standing Committee's decision on constitutional development. (October 21, 2014)

Constitutional conference: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam, flanked by Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen and Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam, meets the Federation of Students with Chief Executive's Office Director Edward Yau (left) and Under Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Lau Kong-wah (right). (October 21, 2014)

Balanced participation: Chief Executive CY Leung tells reporters that the Basic Law requires the nomination committee for the Chief Executive election in 2017 to be evenly comprised of representatives of different social groups. (October 21, 2014)

Towards resolution: Chief Executive CY Leung tells the media that talks with students later that day would be a good start to constitutional reform discussions, and protesters must consider facing their criminal or civil liability. (October 21, 2014)

APEC agenda: Financial Secretary John Tsang attends the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Finance Ministers' Meeting in Beijing. (October 22, 2014)

Virtual crime: Police Public Relations Branch Chief Superintendent Steve Hui says posting messages online to incite other people to block the airport is an illegal act. (October 22, 2014)

Null effect: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So assures lawmakers that hackers' attacks have not had a significant impact on Government network systems. (October 22, 2014)

Trade talk: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So speaks at the 1st Sino-Austrian Investor & Business Conference 2014. (October 22, 2014)

Mitigating risk: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam briefs lawmakers on the zoning and usage of the Central Government Offices East Wing forecourt. (October 22, 2014)

Step by step: Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan tells lawmakers that the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect will be implemented in a progressive and risk-controllable manner. (October 22, 2014)

Media session: Chief Executive CY Leung (second right) meets local media representatives to gather views and proposals for the 2015 Policy Address and 2015-16 Budget. (October 23, 2014)

End occupation: Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee Vice Chairman Tung Chee Hwa urges protesters to end Occupy Central, adding that opening dialogue is the only way to achieve consensus on constitutional reform. (October 24, 2014)

Capable springboard: Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan speaks in Beijing, encouraging Mainland firms to use Hong Kong to help expand their trade overseas. (October 24, 2014)

Office tour: Secretary for the Civil Service Paul Tang visits the Legal Aid Department and meets its director Thomas Kwong to learn more about the department's work. (October 24, 2014)

Viral vigilance: Centre for Health Protection Controller Dr Leung Ting-hung briefs the media on a confirmed local case of Dengue fever, urging the public to take precautions against the disease. (October 25, 2014)

Triumphant return: Chief Executive CY Leung welcomes home Hong Kong's Asian Para Games athletes. (October 25, 2014)

Equal importance: Chief Executive CY Leung tells the media the Basic Law requires that Hong Kong’s election design has a balanced representation of all sectors. (October 25, 2014)

Rural walkabout: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong (second right) visits the Country Parks Waste Reduction Day event. (October 26, 2014)

Press prudence: Police Public Relations Branch Chief Superintendent Steve Hui briefs the media, condemning violent protests and urging journalists to protect their safety. (October 26, 2014)

Free media: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks to the media, condemning attacks on journalists and expressing her sympathy to victims. (October 26, 2014)

Youth support: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks at the Boys’ Brigade Founder’s Day Parade, noting the Government is increasing resources for youth development. (October 26, 2014)

Active learning: Chief Executive CY Leung speaks at the Hong Kong Scout Rally, noting that extracurricular activities are vital for youth development. (October 26, 2014)

Infection controlNew viewsSharing knowledgeReport possibleConstitutional conferenceBalanced participationTowards resolutionAPEC agendaVirtual crimeNull effectTrade talkMitigating riskStep by stepMedia sessionEnd occupationCapable springboardOffice tourViral vigilanceTriumphant returnEqual importanceRural walkaboutPress prudenceFree mediaYouth supportActive learning