in Hong Kong in the form of a public meeting in the cinema or theatre. Dr Wilson said that Hong Kong authorities would be following these events. It was impractical to attempt to ban all manifestations by the Taiwan side but efforts would be made to ensure that it did not get out of hand. Dr Wilson was confident that there was no intention on either side to cause any trouble over these celebrations. He asked Mr Pan why the 70th anniversary was being particularly marked. Neither Mr Tan nor Mr Pan advanced any particular reason beyond the fact that it was the 70th anniversary.
New Regulations for Shenzhen Special Economic Zone
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Dr Wilson referred to press speculation about new regulations concerning customs and other formalities. for the Shenzhen SEZ and asked whether there was any substance in them. Mr Pan said that there were now 2 customs posts, one on the Lowu border and one on the boundary of the SEZ. Customs formalities were stricter on the boundary of the SEZ. As to other special regulations, Mr Pan did not know when these would be introduced. Dr Wilson said that he would like to be kept informed of these developments so that the Hong Kong Government's own planning could take account of them.
Bridge Projects
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Mr Tan asked whether there had been any develop- ments on bridge projects. Dr Wilson said that current plans were to proceed with the proposed bridge at Lok Ma Chau. A reply from the Chinese side on survey proposals was awaited. From the Hong Kong point of view the ideal solution would be a joint air survey for which Hong Kong could provide the necessary equipment and would supply the Chinese side with the photographs.
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