The Inaugural joint Clinical and Translational Cardiology Conference (CTCC)
26th-27th May 2018
Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, Hong Kong
Language
Chinese and English are official languages, the principal language is standard Cantonese.
Time Zone
Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT. (GMT+8).
Currency
Under the licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, three commercial banks are licensed to issue their own banknotes for general circulation in Hong Kong. The three commercial banks, HSBC, Bank of China and Standard Chartered issue their own designs of banknotes in denominations of HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500 and HK$1000, with all designs being similar to the other in the same denomination of banknote.
However, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5 and $10 coins are issued by the Government of Hong Kong.
Electricity
The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50HZ, so you will need an adaptor for your 100-volt appliances and electrical equipment. The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a the British three-pin plug .
Useful Numbers (*)
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Weather: 187 8200
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(*) If you're dialing from outside Hong Kong, please add the area code (852)