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addition, the British information network
has been working in close collaboration with
the Hong Kong Government Information
Services with a view to presenting to the
world a balanced picture of development in
Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Government Office
in London keeps a well-stocked library of books,
journals, and films about Hong Kong and these
are being constantly up-dated and are loaned
free of charge to schools, societies, trade
associations, and other community organiza-
tions. The library has been well patronised
and continuing efforts are made to encourage
Chinese residents in Britain as well as other
sectors of the British public to make use
of the library.
(ii)
You are no doubt aware that a weekly Chinese-
language newspaper called the 'News Digest',
published by the Hong Kong Government
Information Services, is popular among the
Chinese community in Britain. More than
10,000 copies are distributed weekly.
Lack of leadership in Chinese communities in Britain
The Hong Kong Government recognises the need
for leadership in the Chinese communities in
Britain. To this end the Chinese Liaison
Office was set up in 1961 with the dual purpose
of helping Chinese individuals in need and
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