In our effort to keep you informed on the latest developments in Hong Kong, we are sharing with you the following reports and September Fair-related announcements:
Hong Kong Chief Executive formally withdraws extradition bill
In a pre-recorded message televised in Hong Kong on 4 September, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor presented four actions to initiate dialogue with various sectors of society, including the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill.
September Fair extends Hotel Sponsorship Programme; exhibitors have until 12 September to nominate
their top 3 buyers
September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair exhibitors have now until 12 September to submit the names of three significant buyers who will be entitled to two free consecutive hotel room nights during the September Fair show dates.
The deadline for the submission of the filled-out forms, initially set on 5 September, has been extended to 12 September.
Transport and Housing Secretary Frank Chan Fan looking into other ways to ensure smooth flow of traffic around the airport
On 2 September, Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan told a press conference that the government is “working out other strategies” to ensure the smooth flow of traffic around the airport.
“I would appeal to your understanding that I cannot disclose too much because that would affect subsequent operations and strategies but I can assure you that the airport community and the Government are working very closely with the determination to tackle this very seriously,” the secretary was quoted as saying.
Here are excerpts from the Chief Executive’s public message:
“Many would say that we need a common basis to start such a dialogue, and that this has to start with the Chief Executive. I now present four actions to initiate this dialogue.
First, the Government will formally withdraw the Bill in order to fully allay public concerns. The Secretary for
