Mr. Ivanhoe Chang assumed the post of Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco on September 7, 2016. Mr. Chang is responsible for promoting and strengthening the business, trade and cultural ties between Hong Kong and 19 western states of the United States. 
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The sixth edition of Hong Kong Cinema was successfully held in San Francisco from September 23 to 25. An Opening Night reception was held on September 23 to honor two film directors from Hong Kong, Stanley Kwan and Steve Chan. This year's festival paid a tribute to award-winning director Kwan, whose movie "Center Stage", presented as a 25th anniversary screening, opened the festival. Kwan's another classic, "Rouge", was among the nine Hong Kong movies featured in the
festival.
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The Hong Kong government welcomed the Cato Institute's publication of the 2016 Economic Freedom of the World report which once again ranks Hong Kong first in the world in economic freedom.
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Premier Li Keqiang announced on Aug 16, 2016 that the State Council has approved the implementation plan for Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is grateful for the decision.
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