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7.5.4
7.5.5
7.5.6
the
The presentations by the Chinese in both Guangdong and Shenzhen were useful, although rudimentary, and perhaps
because
visits were the first and rather
high-profile, there seemed to be some reluctance in the
Chinese sice to give much detail about projects, or the
backgrounc thinking which influenced them. The Hong
Long Government presentation which was more detailed and open, impressed the Chinese side.
It is now necessary to ensure that the links which have been established are followed up quickly and efficiently
at Secretariat level. Government should now open direct
lines of correspondence with the planning and Economic
Commissions of the Guangdong Provincial Government and
with the SSEZ Government and arrange individual
departmental meetings and visits as necessary and
without publicity. Furthermore, arrangement for reciprocal visits of Guangdong and Shenzhen officials
should also be initiated to indicate the sincerity of
Hong Kong Government in establishing long term
relationship.
In conclusion, it is suggested the following actiors
should take place :
(1) the discussion between Guangdong Authority and Rong Kong
should be formalised at regular intervals, say every 12
months,
(2) discussions at working level should be arranged quickly |
and as necessary; examples are
(a) SLW
should send a record of the delegation's
discussions
to Guangdong Economic Commission
Planning Commission and Shenzhen officials;
and