World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference of 2005
The Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, also known as the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Conference and abbreviated as MC6, was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong Kong from 13 to 18 December 2005. Representatives from 148 countries were expected to attend the event, as well as over 10,000 protesters led by the Hong Kong People’s Alliance on WTO and made up of largely South Korean farmers. The conference approved a declaration which many participants described as marking "significant progress";. However, due to violent protesters, police officers were deployed with batons, riot gas, and other non-lethal weapons. Around 910 people were arrested. Of these, 14 were charged, but none were convicted.
WTO 6th Ministerial Conference Co-ordination Office Head Janet Wong unveils the logo for the upcoming meeting. It incorporates the WTO's familiar six strokes, surrounding them with golden rays to form an image that looks like the number '6'
John Tsang, then Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology of Hong Kong, makes his speech in a pre-conference media workshop
The new wing of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai North was the main venue for the Conference.
Sun Hung Kai Centre(next to the Wan Chai Sports Ground protest zone), protected by wire nettings.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong, along with AsiaWorld–Expo. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in August 2008
Harbour Road Entrance to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in November 2005
Grand Hall of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in July 2011
Interior at Eastbound of Phase 2 of the Centre in October 2005
