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(contracted; show full)t is one of the most efficient and clean policing forces around the world. Because of them, Hong Kong has one of the lowest common crime-rates among cities with comparable populations worldwide. Emergency aid and rescue service in Hong Kong are at a world-class standard, with a service agreement which promises that an ambulance will arrive on the scene within 8 minutes of an emergency call; the Fire Service is also praised for its efficient and quality performance in responding to accidents and disasters.

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==Emergency Number== 
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Call '''999''' when you urgently need help from the police, fire or ambulance services. Hong Kong has a strict service control system, so once you call 999, the police should show up within 10 minutes in most cases, usually less. Mention your location, contact detail towards the operator and wait for further instruction. For non-emergency police assistance, call 2527-7177.

==Medical Help==
For any medical emergency call '''999''', or heading to nearest hospital A&E unit if such measure is allowed. If you're suffering any non-emergency illness and injury and manageable to mobile safely you may visit towards related hospital department. Hospital will register casualty's details therefore possess identification documents with you if of any such is available. (Though you don't really have to worry if you don't have one with you at a minute!)

The nearest hospital from conference venue is the [http://www3.ha.org.hk/qeh/index.htm Queen Elizabeth Hospital] (often called as QE or QEH), located within 5 minutes of motor vehicle distance (or 20 minute walking distance). A&E units are available in the hospital and operates 24 and 7. If you're living near the venue, you may visit this hospital for common illness depends on your health issue.

== Consulates  ==
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Hong Kong has consulates general for more than 50 nations, some even are the ones of the largest diplomatic mission in the region.

Only consulates-general are listed here (in case of the Portugese Republic, whose CG is located in Macau), there are some nations are represented by Honourary Consuls, please refer to the information on [http://www.protocol.gov.hk/eng/consular/index.html Website of HK Government's Protocol Division].


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