Hong Kong Central Library is the largest public library in China and Hong Kong. Hong Kong Central Library is a 12-story building with an area of 9,400 square meters and a building area of * * * 33,800 square meters. By 20 1 1, the collection of books had exceeded 2.3 million (the total collection of books in Hong Kong public library system reached 12 165448). Its construction cost was as high as HK$ 690 million, which was criticized by members of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council for being too high. In particular, the design of the Roman decorative column added to the top of the library by the preparatory office was accused of wasting public funds. In May 2006, Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa presided over the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Central Library. Hong Kong Central Library The Hong Kong Central Library is located at 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, adjacent to Victoria Park in the north. It was opened on May 1 2006. It is the largest public library in China and Hongkong, managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. This library has replaced the general library position of Hong Kong City Hall Library and become the central system and information center of all public libraries in Hong Kong.