Chief Executive Tung Chee-Hwa . Chinese and English are the official languages with Cantonese most widely spoken. English is spoken by many, particularly in business circles. Full IDD is available. Local public telephone calls can be made either with phonecards or coins.
Local calls are free from private phones.
GSM 900 and 1800 networks provide coverage on the mainland and throughout the island. Mobile telephones function all over the underground network, thanks to transmitters installed in the tunnels. Bureaufax and international services are also available. Regular postal services are available. Airmail to Europe takes three to five days.