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despite the infusion of RMB 111 million there during the past

five years.

A floating jetty which has arrived in Hong Kong will

shortly be sent to Shekou but there has been further delay over the installation of the microwave communications system owing to

difficulties in securing a US export permit to ship a major component of the system to Hong Kong.

Commerce

10.

Mechanical repair work to Chinese shipping in Hong Kong has normally been carried out in the past by the CPG-controlled Yiu Lian Machinery Repairing Works Ltd. In the interest of economy the Ocean Tramping Company has now formed a mechanical repairing section with a staff of 40 to carry out minor repairs to its ships, and the Yick Fung Shipping Company is also considering the formation of its own repairs section. Major repairs will continue to be carried out by the Yiu Lian Company.

Education

11.

The communist-controlled Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers has planned activities for the immediate future which include the organisation of public symposia on educational issues and the arranging of profit making tours to China for teachers and

students.

Media

12.

The first edition of a Chinese language investment newspaper Financial Daily was issued on 30th April. Although no political bias is evident, its editor was formerly with the Hong Kong Economic

Journal, a publication with communist connections, and the newspaper is printed by a Wen Wei Pac subsidiary.

13.

Rediffusion Television Ltd has been appointed the exclusive overseas representative for the sale of commercial time on the

China State Radic.

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