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The DTI, through its chosen organiser, Fairs & Exhibitions
Ltd, mounted a highly prestigious all-British exhibition in Hong
Kong in November 1989 to mark the official opening of the new HK
Convention & Exhibition Centre, which was carried out by
TRHS the Prince and Princess of Wales. This was entitled
in Hong Kong'. The exhibition was conceived as a demonstration of
the UK's confidence in and commitment to Hong Kong's commercial
future. A British Council 'Education' exhibition also took place
in the Centre at this time.
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28 In financial year 1990/91 the DTI is planning to co-sponsor 17 outward trade missions to Hong Kong and British groups at 15 international exhibitions in the territory. Hong Kong is one of
the most visited markets under DTI official support schemes.
MINISTERIAL TRADE VISITS TO HONG KONG
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Ministers have pursued an active schedule of trade
promotional visits to Hong Kong though none has been since the
events in China in June 1989. Listed below are visits since
mid-1988.
The then Secretary of State for Trade & Industry, Lord Young,
visited HK between 19 and 22 June 1988.
Mr MacGregor, as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food,
visited 16-19 September 1988.
Mr Morrison, as Minister of State for Energy, visited
23-27 September 1988.
Mr Maude, as DTI's PUSS for Corporate Affairs, visited
27-29 September 1988.