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Apart from this, a very significant Hong Kong interest is totally ignored in that Hong Kong is not being treated as an equal trading partner of the
It must United Kingdom despite her increased imports from United Kingdom. be recalled that not long ago when the United Kingdom's balance of trade was in a deteriorating state, it was convenient for her to press Hong Kong for support by taking steps to improve our purchase of United Kingdom products. In all sincerity and good faith, Hong Kong people, 90% being Chinese, responded positively, quickly and favourably at the encouragement of the Hong Kong Government and her agencies. Our performances are well evidences, inter alia, by the trade statistics. In the single area of trade relationship, we do find it utterly unreasonable in this case for the United Kingdom Government
The decision to overlook, even the mere courtesy of a trade reciprocity. of the United Kingdom Government this time clearly points to an indiscrimination of the people of Hong Kong.
In the interest of Hong Kong, we applaud the stance which His Excellency, the Governor, Sir Murray MacLehose, publicly announced to take and we do humbly offer our very full support to Government to all her moves on this issue.
Most sincerely yours,
K Y Tongson
Chairman