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internationally
accepted
standards.
This body, if
established will consist of both local and overseas members and is likely to be both more responsive to local needs and more economical to operate than the present system.
78.
Our existing two universities continue to expand and a number of sites for a possible third university have been identified. The Executive Council will be consulted
during 1985 on whether planning for this university should proceed.
79.
(iii) Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Our new
with
its initial
Academy for Performing Arts opened in temporary premises on 17th September one-year foundation course, but will move to its permanent home on the Wanchai waterfront in 1985. We are indebted to
the Royal Hong Kong
Hong Kong Jockey Club for the very generous donation which made possible the construction of this purpose-built and architecturally exciting complex.
80.
training
are
(iv) Technical Education
important for
a
The
Facilities for technical education and industrial
vitally
the
of development
workforce trained to a higher technical level. completion of new technical institutes in Shatin and Tuen Mun, in 1986, and a third in Chai Wan, in 1987, will furnish 18,400 additional places for technicians, craftsmen and apprentices.
81.
February saw the opening of the Seamen's Training
seamen to meet Centre, which will enable Hong Kong trained international requirements. A variety of other trades including automobile repair and servicing, electrical
repair,
/electronics
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