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35.
Putting the trade figures into perspective, the value of imports from China in the fourth quarter of 1986,
at HK$24,968 million, exceeded the value of total exports
to China, at HK$18,808 million. In consequence, there was
a visible trade deficit of HK$6,160 million with China.
For 1986 as a whole, the visible trade deficit with China
stood at HK$22,717 million. This compares with a visible trade surplus of HK$2,249 million in 1985.
1986 Q4 (HK$Mn)
1986 (HK$Mn)
Domestic exports to China
5,818
18,022
Re-exports to China
12,990
40,894
Total exports to China
18,808
58,916
Imports from China
24,968
81,633
Visible trade balance
with China
-6,160
-22,717
Tourism
36.
In the fourth quarter of 1986, about 3.1 million
trips were made by Hong Kong residents to China, representing an increase of 13% over the same quarter in
1985. In addition, 185,749 trips were made by foreign visitors to China through Hong Kong, representing an
increase of 20% over a year ago. The number of direct trips made by Chinese residents to Hong Kong (i.e.
excluding trips made by Chinese residents to Hong Kong from places other than China) rose by 8% over the same
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