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Then we decided not to bow and things went on because we did not mind not doing it.

In days gone by, when we entered this Chamber, or left it, we had to bow on each occasion.

Finally, Madam President, I would like to pay tribute to the former staff of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, then a government department, and the thousands of staff of the KCRC for the exemplary and dedicated service rendered to Hong Kong for the past 87 years.

He should apologize for his wrong comments on the Cultural Revolution, to these victimized elderly people, to those people who toil all day long but still cannot earn enough to make ends meet, for not increasing the CSSA after reducing it, for reducing tax for no reason at all, for not increasing tax, and for not seizing the opportunity of a robust economy to set up a fund to implement reforms in society.

It is indeed fitting and appropriate that the United Nations recognize this great man’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity.

In addition, it should be noted that under main line of action 6 (Mainstreaming within national policies of the links between cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and sustainable development), document 34 C/5 calls for encouraging “South-South cooperation and North-South-South triangular cooperation so as to foster the emergence of a platform facilitating the sharing of cooperation experiences among developing countries” not by direct action in this field (fellowships, courses, subventions are to be discontinued) but rather by “cooperation with specialized institutions (for instance with ICCROM, ICOMOS and ICOM), and the systematic development of what are referred to as ‘category 2’ institutes and of some major ‘showcase’ projects”.

One by one, they looked through the peephole and saw moving images of a man, smiling, waving, taking off his hat, and bowing with naturalness and grace.

[...] [...] concerning his own appointment [...] [...]

[...] come forth and bow to apologize [...]

[...] [...] take the lead to bow to thank Mr TUNG.

[...] will certainly bow to him in apology.

It still may not be enough even if the Chief Executive made a 180-degree bow this time around, but he has simply refused to make an apology.

(F) Subject to the Companies Act and to the next paragraph of this Bye-law, no Director or proposed or intended Director shall be disqualified by his office from contracting with the Company, either with regard to his tenure of any office or place of profit or as vendor, purchaser or in any other manner whatever, nor shall any such contract or any other contract or arrangement in which any Director is in any way interested by liable to be avoided, nor shall any Director so contracting or being so interested be liable to account to the Company or the shareholders for any remuneration, profit or other benefits realised by any such contract or arrangement, by reason only of such Director holding that office or the fiduciary relationship thereby established.

Without the unrelenting efforts and devotion of Dr SUN Yat-sen to sow the seeds of the spirit of democracy on the soil of China, the Chinese nation can hardly be able to come to this new age.

For its part, Viet Nam would develop a plan of action to implement effectively the universal periodic review recommendations and would stand ready to discuss and share experience with all countries and international organizations to better ensure human rights in Viet Nam and the world.

[...] [...] and enhancing lifelong learning opportunities [...]

Just now, many Honourable colleagues have mentioned that whenever there is any wrongdoings, and even though it is the fault of a senior civil servant but not a Principal Official, the public expect the Principal Official, apart from making apologies, would also resign to accept responsibility.