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It is possible that discussion of these
immediate practical and technical issues might
lead to better comprehension on the part of the
Chinese of the factors governing confidence
in the comparatively short term in HK.
in turn might ease the financial problems
referred to in paragraph 7.
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The possibility of siting the replacement airport in China
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Meanwhile certain Hong Kong businessmen
visiting China have suggested to officials of
the Chinese Government that the airport be sited
in China rather than Hong Kong. In spite of
the serious implications of such a suggestion,
they have made it without consultation with anyone
There are indications
in the HKG. The officials in China appear to
have taken it seriously.
of interest by provincial officials in Guangdong and Vice-Premier Gu Mu mentioned the possibility
to the Financial Secretary during the latter's
visit to Peking in May 1980. We also know that
Vice-Minister Chen Shao-zhong of the 3rd Ministry
of Machine Building visited Shenzhen in August
and told some Hong Kong businessmen concerned
with aviation that the Ministry had been given
the task of establishing an airport and an
aviation industry (including manufacture, repair
and servicing) in Shenzhen.
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