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Premier Zhao thanked Lord Kadoorie for the kind words. He said China
attached great importance to the co-operation on the project for the
following reasons :
(a)
This was
the biggest joint venture following the initiation of
the open door policy in China.
(b)
(c)
(d)
This was the first nuclear power station in China of the 1,000MW
category. Through this project China wished to acquire
construction and management experience.
It symbolised co-operation between Hong Kong and China which was especially important. Although this was only one project in
many, it was very meaningful in relation to China's Four
Modernisation
programme. It also had great significance for
Hong Kong.
CLP is a very influential company in Hong Kong and Lord Kadoorie
well known all around the world. By entering into a joint
venture with China, Lord Kadoorie would have set the pace and
inspired others in the West as well as those in Hong Kong to
co-operate with China and invest there.
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Premier Zhao said Lord Kadoorie had taken a big lead for others to
follow. He said work relating to the project had proceeded smoothly
in the past and he hoped that similar spirit will guide all work
the project in the future. This would result in a power station that
is both economical and safe.
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Premier Zhao once again expressed his pleasure in making Lord
Kadoorie's acquaintance and in meeting all the new friends. He wished
Lord Kadoorie a pleasant time in China and hoped that the weather in
Beijing did not prove too cold.