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and was acceptable to all.
Someone had been sent to report on
the matter to the State Council. Mr Zhang said that he had not
informed the Hong Kong authorities previously because there had
been no decision on the location and final approval of the
project was still outstanding
9.
Mr Clift thanked Mr Zhang for the helpful
explanation. He told Mr Zhang that the Hong Kong Government
was thinking of expanding or replacing Kai Tak airport.
Projections showed that Kai Tak could be used until just after
the turn of the century. Some expansion of taxiing and parking
space however would be required. It was known that Kai Tak
could not cope for ever and various alternatives including Chek
Lap Kok were being considered.
Hong Kong would need a
replacement airport near to its urban centres. Hong Kong
recognised the importance of keeping the Chinese informed of
major developments.
10.
Mr Zhang said he had noticed in the newspapers that
the Hong Kong Government was looking at the proposals made by
Li Ka Hsing and Gordon Wu. Mr Clift explained that a committee
chaired by the Chief Secretary was studying the implications of
their proposals which included road and port developments as
well as the airport.
11.
Mr Zhang said he understood Mr Clift had raised the
problem of the vegetable supply to Hong Kong with Mr Zu
Guozhen. Mr Zhang stated that Shenzhen's policy had been
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