1999 Policy Address


Contents


(This speech is also available in MS Word 97 and Adobe Acrobat formats)

 
 

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I.Introduction

1-3

II.Looking Back on the Past Two Years

4

A.Two Major Challenges

5

 Implementing "One Country, Two Systems”

6-8

 Riding Out the Storm

9-11

B.Relieving Hardship and Accelerating Recovery

 

 Relief Measures

12-13

 Economic Recovery

14-16

C.Medium to Long Range Initiatives

17

 Investing in Education

18

 Caring for the Elderly

19

 Meeting Housing Needs

20-21

D.Expanding the Economic Base and Promoting Employment

22

 Supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

23-24

 Training People for Jobs

25-29

 Investing in Infrastructure

30

 Air Cargo Hub

31

 Promoting Tourism

32

 Promoting Innovation and Technology

33

 Changes in Mindset

34

E.Summing Up

35

III.Clear Positioning

 

A.Long-term Strategy

36-37

B.Three Momentous Changes

38

 Globalisation of the World's Economy

39

 Rapid Economic Development on the Mainland

40

 Economic Restructuring

41-42

C.A World-class City

43-45

D.Unique Advantages

 

 Strengthening Ties with the Mainland

46-47

 Joint Development of the Pearl River Delta Region

48-49

 Multitude of Tasks

50-51

IV.Cultivating Talents for a Knowledge-based Society

52

A.The Need for Education Reform

53-60

B.Progress of Improvement Measures

61

 Basic Education

 

  Introducing Administrative Reforms

62

  Kindergarten Education

63

  Improving the Learning Environment

64

  Quality Education

65

  Promoting Information Technology in Education

66

  Upgrading the Quality of Teachers

67-68

  Improving Language Ability

69-72

  Greater Diversity in Schools

73

 Tertiary Education

  Pursuit of Excellence

74

  Reforming the Admission System

75

  Life-long Learning

76-77

  Collective Commitment to Education Development

78

C.Young People

79-83

D.Admission of Talented People

84

E.Summing Up

85

V.Making Hong Kong an Ideal Home

86-88

A.Air Pollution

89-93

 Comprehensive Control on Diesel Vehicles

94-101

 Stronger Actions against Smoky Vehicles

102

 Pedestrianisation

103

 New Comprehensive Transport Strategy

104-105

B.Water Pollution

106

 Drinking Water

107-109

 Sewage Treatment

110-111

  Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme

112-114

  Increasing Expenditure on Sewerage Works

115

C.Solid Waste

116

 Waste Reduction

117

 Recycling

118

 Waste to Energy

119

D.Co-operation with the Mainland

120-121

E.Adhering to the Principle of Sustainable Development

122

 Institutional Framework

123

 Shared Commitment

124-125

 Environmental Protection Industry

126

F.A Quality Living Environment

127

 Urban Renewal and Protection of Our Heritage

128

  The Urban Renewal Authority

129

  Comprehensive Redevelopment of Old Urban Areas

130-132

  Preserving Our Heritage

133

 Nature Conservation

134

 A More Beautiful Harbour

135-137

G.Summing Up

138-140

VI.The Foundation of Prosperity and Progress

141

A.Our Institutions

 

 Promoting the Basic Law

142

 Rule of Law

143-145

 Constitutional Development

146-150

 Introducing Reforms while Maintaining Stability

151-157

B.Government's Role in the Economy

158

C.Our Society and Culture

159

 Helping the New Arrivals

160-163

 Hong Kong's Culture and Creativity

164

 Protecting Intellectual Property Rights

165

 Sports

166

 Moral Values

167

 Media Ethics

168-169

VII.Conclusion

170-174



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