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been
service between leisha (Shenzhen) and Shatin (Hong Kong)
had
in operation, although it is now suspended
again. The joint inspection tower at Luohu has been
completed and the facilities in the railway station
upgraded. however, the progress of works regarding the
regulation of Shenzhen river is behind schedule. The
scope of work includes both flood control and prevention
of pollutior. Improvements to the Shenzhen River would
much depend on further cooperation between the two
goverments.
Discussions with Officials in Shenzhen (2 August 87)
Port
4.3.1 Mr. G. A. Higginson (Director of Marine, Hong Kong)
said that so far in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone,
most of the goods exported overseas had been using the
ports of Hong Kong. In meeting the long term
requirements for the economic growth of Shenzhen, there
might be a need to look for greater independence in its
Overseas trade. Fe enquired whether Shenzhen officials
could explain their long term strategy on freight
transportation.
4.3.2
the history of port
short. The larger
Wan port
Ma
Vice-Mayor Zhang horgyi said that
development in Shenzhen was very
ports irclude Shekou ard Ciwan. The
located to the South West of Chiwan was under active
planning. Restricted by the natural environment, the
scale of the port would not be large. The proposed port
in Yantian was regarded by experts as having favourable
conditions for development. The depth of water in
Yantian was between -12m to -20m and there wes no
silting problem. He emphasised that the natural
environment was however only one basic condition for
development. It would still require feasibility studies