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Introduction
Purpose
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This report is the record of a visit by representatives of the
Hong Kong Goverment to Guangdong Province between 29 July 87
and 2 August 87. It also provides ar aralysis of the information gathered through presentations by and discussions
with Guangdorg officials during the visit, and suggested
follow-up actions which should now take place.
Background
The development and growth of Hong Kong has reached a stage when
major aro expensive decisions on long term infrastructural
developments for the next 15 to 20 years Lave to be made in one
or two years time. The development of key infrastructures e.g.
airport, port road network, etc. cannot be planned ratiorally
without first examining the overall physical and fiscal
environment, not just because these developments involve
substantial public expenditure, but also because they must serve
regional needs. end have long term implications. To gain a
better background to planning Hong Kong's development strategy
and to serve both Eong Kong and, where appropriate, Chira, it
was decided to liaise with Guangdong Province and, in particular
Shenzhen, or ways and means of exchanging planring information.
Thus, the Fong Kong Government officials headed by Sir David
Akers-Jones who visited Guangdong Shenzher between 29 July and
2 August 1987
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(2)
outlined F.K.'s
F.K.'s present position in the development of
infrastructural facilities i.e. port development, land
transport, air transport;
explained the direction and
developments
encountered;
in the above
programming
of further
aspects
and the problems