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  Hong Kong to elect leader by 2017


year 2007 Top ^

Dec.28  
  Beijing will allow Hong Kong to directly elect its leader by 2017 and all lawmakers by 2020, the territory's chief executive said

Dec.24  
  Former Thai PM, who was forced from power by a military coup more than a year ago, says he is considering returning home from exile
Jul.1   Hong Kong marks handover anniversary
  The former British colony marked the 10th anniversary of its hand-over to China and bid farewell to a rocky decade
Jun.30   Chief Executive in democracy vow   Donald Tsang after he was sworn in for a second term has reiterated a pledge to create a more democratic system in the territory

year 2005 Top ^

Dec.20     Reforms face key vote  Lawmakers look set to veto plans to change the way the territory's leader and legislature are elected Dec.18   WTO seals farms deal
  Ministers from 149 states saved long-running talks with an interim deal to end farm export subsidies by 2013
Dec.17   WTO nears deal amid protests
  One issue remained unresolved as negotiators worked to reach a series of agreements to end trade barriers     Police clash with anti-WTO protesters  Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside convention center. 900 are rounded up Dec.16   WTO deadlocked over agriculture  The talks have failed to agree on a firm date for ending export subsidies for agriculture Dec.13   US and EU differ at trade talks  Disagreement continued to dominate the second day of global trade talks Dec.12 WTO meeting starts  6 days of world trade talks have started against a background of low expectations, protests Frustration over aid delivery Jun.23 New Hong Kong leader inaugurated. Beijing Jun.4 Hong Kong marks Tiananmen deaths  Tens of thousands have held a vigil on the 16th anniversary of the crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations Mar.10   Tung Chee-hwa resigns
  Hong Kong's first leader since the former British colony was handed over has tendered his resignation
Mar.1   Chief executive 'is stepping down'  Tung Chee-hwa, 67, has decided to resign for personal reasons. His term is due to end in 2007

year 2004 Top ^

Sep.12     Democrats demand recount
  Pro-democracy party has demanded a partial recount of the vote in legislative elections Sep.11     Voters in poll showdown  Voting has begun to elect a new legislative council Jul.3 China rejects HK protest call  Beijing has bluntly ruled out any immediate moves towards greater democracy and warned that those pressing is unwise Jun.30 HK readies for huge protest Jun.5 HK marks Tiananmen bloodshed Apr.25 Beijing blocks Hong Kong election Jan.10   Tiananmen exile appeals  Wuer Kaixi has urged China to allow himself and others to return to their homeland

year 2003 Top ^

First Manned Space Flight Ends in Success
Sep.4 Government shelves security bill Jul.17 Chief: I won't step down Jul.16   Crisis after officials quit  The resignation of 2 top officials is raising questions about the future of the territory's leader, Chief Executive Tung Jul.4   Tung retreats on anti-subversion law  Hong Kong's leader has said a controversial anti-subversion bill will be amended, following a huge protest

year 2002 Top ^

Jun.30   Gloomy skies over handover anniversary  5th anniversary is marked with low-key ceremonies under widespread economic gloom. Chief Executive begins second term

year 2001 Top ^

Jan.12     Falun Gong gathers  Followers massed in the open without interference by police Jan.11   Chief secretary said to quit  Anson Chan is reportedly resigning after years of cold relations with China

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Thaksin considers Thailand return




Hong Kong, Politics Immigration Timeline ... See World Immigration timeline Top ^
2007
Dec.24
  Former Thai PM, who was forced from power by a military coup more than a year ago, says he is considering returning home from exile




Hong Kong, Politics Agreement Timeline ... See World Agreement timeline Top ^
2005 Dec.18   WTO seals farms deal
  Ministers from 149 states saved long-running talks with an interim deal to end farm export subsidies by 2013




Hong Kong, Politics Human Rights Timeline ... See World Human Rights timeline Top ^
2007 Jun.30 Chief Executive in democracy vow   Donald Tsang after he was sworn in for a second term has reiterated a pledge to create a more democratic system in the territory 2005 Jun.4 Hong Kong marks Tiananmen deaths
  Tens of thousands have held a vigil on the 16th anniversary of the crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations 2004 Jan.10 Tiananmen exile appeals  Wuer Kaixi has urged China to allow himself and others to return to their homeland 2003 Sep.4 Government shelves security bill Jul.4 Tung retreats on anti-subversion law  Hong Kong's leader has said a controversial anti-subversion bill will be amended, following a huge protest



Hong Kong, Politics Talks Timeline ... See World Talks timeline Top ^
2005 Dec.17   WTO nears deal amid protests
  One issue remained unresolved as negotiators worked to reach a series of agreements to end trade barriers Dec.16   WTO deadlocked over agriculture  The talks have failed to agree on a firm date for ending export subsidies for agriculture Dec.13   US and EU differ at trade talks  Disagreement continued to dominate the second day of global trade talks Dec.12 WTO meeting starts  6 days of world trade talks have started against a background of low expectations, protests



Hong Kong, Politics Election, Vote Timeline ... See World Election, Vote timeline Top ^
2007 Dec.28   Hong Kong to elect leader by 2017
  Beijing will allow Hong Kong to directly elect its leader by 2017 and all lawmakers by 2020, the territory's chief executive said
2005 Dec.20   Reforms face key vote  Lawmakers look set to veto plans to change the way the territory's leader and legislature are elected 2004 Sep.12   Democrats demand recount  Pro-democracy party has demanded a partial recount of the vote in legislative elections Sep.11   Voters in poll showdown  Voting has begun to elect a new legislative council Apr.25 Beijing blocks Hong Kong election



Hong Kong, Politics Leaders Timeline ... See World Leaders timeline Top ^
2005 Jun.23 New Hong Kong leader inaugurated
. Beijing Mar.10 Tung Chee-hwa resigns
  Hong Kong's first leader since the former British colony was handed over has tendered his resignation
Mar.1 Chief executive 'is stepping down'  Tung Chee-hwa, 67, has decided to resign for personal reasons. His term is due to end in 2007 2003 Jul.17 Chief: I won't step down 2001 Jan.11 Chief secretary said to quit  Anson Chan is reportedly resigning after years of cold relations with China



Hong Kong, Politics Government Timeline ... See World Government timeline Top ^
2003 Jul.16 Crisis after officials quit  The resignation of 2 top officials is raising questions about the future of the territory's leader, Chief Executive Tung 2002 Jun.30 Gloomy skies over handover anniversary  5th anniversary is marked with low-key ceremonies under widespread economic gloom. Chief Executive begins second term



Hong Kong, Politics Protest Timeline ... See World Protest timeline Top ^
2005 Dec.17   Police clash with anti-WTO protesters  Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside convention center. 900 are rounded up 2004 Jul.3 China rejects HK protest call  Beijing has bluntly ruled out any immediate moves towards greater democracy and warned that those pressing is unwise Jun.30 HK readies for huge protest
2001 Jan.12   Falun Gong gathers  Followers massed in the open without interference by police



Hong Kong, Politics Anniversary Timeline ... See World Anniversary timeline Top ^
2007 Jul.1 Hong Kong marks handover anniversary
  The former British colony marked the 10th anniversary of its hand-over to China and bid farewell to a rocky decade
2004 Jun.5 HK marks Tiananmen bloodshed