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MR RENTON'S VISIT TO HONG KONG (27-31 OCTOBER 1985)
6.
UK/HONG KONG TRADE
Points to make in public
1.
British companies very interested and active in Hong
Kong market.
2.
and
Hong Kong now UK's second largest market in Far East eighteen th world wide Hong Kong/UK trade still
increasing.
Points to make
to make to Hong Kong Government officials
1.
Important that British companies are encouraged to remain active in Hong Kong market: particularly the major
project sector, not only for commercial reasons but as visible expression of UK's political and economic
commitment. Understand British companies
companies represented in
consortia short-listed for Second Harbour Crossing
project.
involved have
offer.
Those
significant
expertise
to
2.
(Hong Kong Dollar Finance)
to be
Aware that Hong Kong
Government usually requires bids for major public sector
projects
submitted in Hong kong Dollars.
Government export credit for UK exporters is subject to Treasury guidelines on wide range of non-standard currencies (including Hong Kong dollar).
subject,
but Government
reviewing these guidelines.
departments
Complex
here
are
now
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