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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