Olympic Torch relay route not changed drastically in HK
HONG KONG (IBTimes)- Chief Secretary Henry Tang says in the visit of Beijing, the Hong Kong government has not received any concrete information to threaten the torch relay . However, the route of Torch Relay is understand constant review to ensure the Olympic flame passes through the city in a smooth, order, dignified and safely.
Henry Tang met with officials from the Hong Kong & Macau Affairs Office, including director Liao Hui, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and the General Administration of Sports in the capital today.
"We don't want Hong Kong people to be disappointed. For many it will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I believe many of them even want to take part in the relay. We will do our best to allow the public to do so. We don't want the route to be drastically changed or cut based on the issue of public order," Henry Tang said.
The Hong Kong relay leg will be May 2, as scheduled. The Government will review the route according to latest developments and the actual situation to ensure the event is a success. And about 3,000 police officers will be deployed to safeguard the torch relay.
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