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The choice of the delegation leader is very important.

Given the

importance

Chinese, the leader

attached to seniority by the

plays a key role in giving a

positive impression to our hosts and in smoothening the

whole process. I am very much taken by the exuberant

character and fluent putònghua of our leader. She has

contributed significantly to the success of the visit.

Logistic arrangements by HKMO

The HKMO has made a great deal of efforts in arranging

all the details. It is flexible

programme and takes good care

entertainments.

By PRC

in adjusting the

of our evening

standards we were extremely

well fed and well looked after throughout the stay. I

have the guilty feeling that we were too well fed in

Beijing and Chengde and wonder whether our hosts may

have the wrong impression that Hong Kong officials are

used to such kind of luxury!

There are three HKMO officers accompanying us in

Beijing and two in Chengde (joined by two other local

Government

staff

from

Chengde),

led

by

Mr Chang Hsiao-ping.

Mr Chang is formerly with the

China Travel Services and has demonstrated a profound

knowledge of tourism in China.

He seems to be

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