The Government’s latest Yearbook, “Hong Kong 2015”, will go on sale for $214.5, with a 25 per cent discount on the standard price of $286, at the Hong Kong Book Fair from July 20 to 26.
 
     The book offers an invaluable source of information about Hong Kong, giving an in-depth account of government policy and activities and an overview of Hong Kong life and developments in 2015.
 
     It also contains a wealth of facts and figures, including more than 40 tables of statistics and a map on the inside back cover showing the territory’s external merchandise trade.
 
     The 21 chapters cover subjects ranging from Hong Kong’s constitution and legal system, through the economy, employment, education and the environment, to recreation, sport, culture and the arts.
 
     This edition’s front cover shows an aerial view of the Court of Final Appeal (CFA) Building in Central. The building dates back to 1912, first housing the Supreme Court and then the Legislative Council. Renovations began in 2013 to convert the building back into a court, and it was reopened in 2015 as the new home of the CFA. Its exterior is a declared monument.
 
     Apart from the front cover, more aerial views are presented in “Above Hong Kong”, one of 12 photo sections comprising 121 images about events, people and places in Hong Kong.
 
     The English and Chinese editions of “Hong Kong 2015” and about 100 other government titles, CDs, VCDs, DVDs will be on sale at the Information Services Department booth (stall E37 in Hall 1A, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre) during the Hong Kong Book Fair from July 20 to 26.
 
     To help save the environment, plastic bags will not be handed out at the booth. Purchasers are asked to bring along their own bags.
 
     “Hong Kong 2015” and other government publications can also be bought at the department’s Publications Sales Unit, Room 626, 6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point.
 
     Orders can be placed through the Online Government Bookstore at www.bookstore.gov.hk or by:
* calling the Publications Sales Unit on 2537 1910;
* downloading an order form from the department’s website at www.isd.gov.hk and submitting the form online or by fax to 2523 7195; or
* emailing puborder@isd.gov.hk.

Ends/Monday, July 18, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:30

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