10th anniversary
Then and Now
A comparison of Hong Kong’s economic situation in 2006 with 1997:
International financial center status becoming more important
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• 10th anniversary celebration events unveiled in New York • Hong Kong welcomes two giant pandas from China • Miami dragon boat festival commemorates 10th anniversary of HKSAR • Celebration activities • Then and Now
major stories • Ma sells Hong Kong as bridge to opportunities in China • Fong makes stops in Delaware, Philadelphia and Florida • QDII expansion highlights territory’s leading role • Results of 2006 regional air quality released • Hong Kong Film Development Council established
business in hong kong • CHS opens Hong Kong grain office • HKIA sets new traffic records • Invest Hong Kong launches Spanish Web site • Passenger traffic up for Cathay Pacific • Cathay Pacific named top cargo carrier
tourism • March arrivals top 2.16 million economy
banking & finance
basic law