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May 15 - Week in Review

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May 15 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures

Urban blanket: Cold air from the north meets warm and humid air from the sea during Hong Kong’s spring season, forming a fog that hovers over the city’s skyscrapers.

Fortuitous future: Chief Executive CY Leung urges the public on May 16 to study the opportunities arising for Hong Kong from the Belt & Road forum.

Medical meetup: Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung opens the Hospital Authority Convention at the Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 16.

Trade transaction: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So (centre) and Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism & Investment Steven Ciobo (left) launch the Free Trade Agreement negotiation between Hong Kong and Australia on May 16.

Building boom: Secretary for Development Eric Ma speaks at a construction industry luncheon held by the Hong Kong Economic Times on May 16.

Inn inspection: Chief Executive CY Leung (right) tours Disney Explorers Lodge after attending the hotel's opening ceremony on May 16.

Regional diplomacy: Chief Executive CY Leung (right) meets Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at Government House on May 17.

Sustainable future: Secretary for Development Eric Ma speaks at the press briefing for the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong on May 17.

Telecom talk: Secretary for Innovation & Technology Nicholas Yang speaks at the 19th Critical Communications World Congress on May 17.

Nation's heart: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So (second left) attends Expo Central China in Hefei with State Council Vice-Premier Wang Yang (centre) on May 17.

Lights out: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong (left) and chairperson of the Working Group on the Promotion of the Charter on External Lighting Caroline Mak (right) distribute leaflets to shop owners in Tsuen Wan on May 17.

Concrete comics: Local and international artists have splashed their talent on Wong Chuk Hang's walls in the HKwalls street art festival, providing a blaze of creative colour.

Living, learning: Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung opens the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education Asia Pacific Regional Conference on May 18.

Energy appeal: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong launches the Energy Saving for All 2017 Campaign on May 18.

In state: Chief Executive CY Leung (right) meets Governor of New South Wales David Hurley at Government House on May 19.

Regional relationship: Chief Executive CY Leung meets New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English at Government House on May 19.

Life fitness: Centre for Health Protection Controller Dr Wong Ka-hing (centre) attends a commendation ceremony for the "I'm So Smart" Community Health Promotion Programme on May 19.

London stopover: Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man (third right) visits a digital health company in London on May 19.

House calls: Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung visits families in Sham Shui Po and presents gift packs to them on May 20 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Rule of law: Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen speaks at the 2017 Criminal Law Conference on May 20.

Youth housing: Chief Executive CY Leung officiates at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Federation of Youth Groups Tai Po Youth Hostel & Youth S.P.O.T. on May 20.

Celebration ceremony: Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung opens the Po Leung Kuk celebration ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on May 20.

Regional link: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So (right) meets Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonoura in Hanoi on May 20.

Botanical bounty: Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man visits the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London on May 20.

Wondrous wardrobe: Polytechnic University’s Troels H. Povlsen Care Apparel Centre tailor-makes clothing to cater to the needs of the disabled and the elderly.

Youth convocation: Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung speaks at the Pui Kiu Middle School graduation ceremony on May 21.

Friendly skies: Financial Secretary Paul Chan joins about 100 children taking part in Community Flight 2017 held by Cathay Pacific on May 21.

Ministers’ conference: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So attends the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Hanoi on May 21.

Rescue drill: Civil Aid Service members use the ladder slide rescue method for evacuation during its biennial exercise on May 20 and 21.

Urban blanketFortuitous futureMedical meetupTrade transactionBuilding boomInn inspectionRegional diplomacySustainable futureTelecom talkNation's heartLights outConcrete comicsLiving, learningEnergy appealIn stateRegional relationshipLife fitnessLondon stopoverHouse callsRule of lawYouth housingCelebration ceremonyRegional linkBotanical bountyWondrous wardrobeYouth convocationFriendly skiesMinisters’ conferenceRescue drill