For comment by circulation

For comment by circulation RSAC Paper 8/2007 Hong Kong’s Positions on Agenda Items to be Discussed at World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 Purpose This paper seeks Members’ comments on Hong Kong’s positions on the agenda items to be discussed at World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 (WRC-07) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to be convened in Geneva from 22 October to 16 November 2007. Background 2. In December 2006, the Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) circulated a RSAC paper 1/2007 to Members, inviting views on OFTA’s proposed preliminary Hong Kong positions on WRC-07 issues. With a view to finalizing the Hong Kong’s position, OFTA participated several WRC preparatory meetings organised by Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and International Telecommunication Union and attended several meetings with Ministry of Information Industry (MII) of China in order to obtain more updated information and exchange information with other administrations in Asia on WRC issues. Hong Kong’s Positions 3. Having consulted the respective Government departments and relevant stakeholders, and taking into account the discussions with the MII and other administrations in Asia, OFTA has updated and revised the Hong Kong’s positions on the WRC-07 agenda items which are attached in Annex 1. Advice Sought 4. Members are invited to give their comments on Hong Kong’s positions given in Annex 1 ...