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(viii) EXPO 1997
Aware of interest in Hong Kong in the idea of a World Exhibition straddling the transition over 1 July 1997.
Understand that the practicability of the idea is being
considered.
Premature to comment while consideration is at such a very
preliminary stage.
Understand that International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) in
Paris are already aware of the idea.
31 May BIE meeting is in no sense a deadline for
applications. They can be made up to six years before event. Possibility of Hong Kong hosting a World Exhibition is not on the
agenda.
Far too early to be discussing the matter with the Chinese
Government.
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