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Hong Kong economy will bounce back

Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau expressed hope that with the progress of Sino-US trade negotiations Hong Kong's economic environment could improve in the new year.

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Human rights, freedoms protected

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Government attaches great importance to its constitutional duty to safeguard and protect human rights and freedoms.

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Gov't regrets untrue claims

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government expressed regret over the spreading of untrue claims overseas by several Legislative Councillors and political figures who urged foreign governments or legislatures to interfere with Hong Kong’s internal affairs.

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Hong Kong’s finance-related businesses are going on ‘as usual’

Edward Yau, Hong Kong’s secretary for commerce and economic development, says business in the city largely remains normal and Hong Kong could still be the top IPO listing center. However, some sectors such as tourism, may need help to tide over this “difficult time,” he says.

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Hong Kong financial system lauded

Financial Secretary Paul Chan welcomed an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report which commended Hong Kong's financial system and the Government’s various policies to support the economy and safeguard financial stability.

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Hong Kong wins ID awards

The new Hong Kong Smart Identity Card and the Next Generation Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Electronic Passport (e-Passport) have won Regional Identity Document of the Year 2019 of the High Security Printing Asia awards for the Best New ID card and the Best New e-Passport.

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Hong Kong shines at ICT awards

Hong Kong bagged six Winner and 10 Merit awards at the 19th Asia Pacific Information & Communications Technology Alliance Awards, topping the 15 competing member economies.

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Gov't opposes US law enactment

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government expressed strong opposition to the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act and another act on Hong Kong becoming United States law.

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