13-AUG-1993
15:38
BRITISH TRADE COMM
CODE 18-77
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a coal-handling wharf associated with the power station.
a three lane expressway linking Zhuhai central with western Zhuhai, and associated bridges over various rivers and inlets (probably four).
a high-speed rail-link from western Zhuhai via central Zhuhai up to Canton.
the Pearl River Bridge from Zhuhai across to near Blackpoint in the New Territories; feasibility studies and engineering for the Zhuhai end are already underway; no formal contact has yet been made with HKG, but Zhuhai is determined to proceed with this project.
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As to commercial/industrial investments, Zhuhai has continued to attract increasing numbers over the last 2 years. After attracting over 100 a year for several years, this increased rapidly last year and they expect up to 700 or more
As usual, I was new joint-ventures to be agreed this year.
The Hong told that British companies were behind the game. Kong Trade Development Council Assistant Director, Mary Wong, with whom I was travelling, is keen to assist British companies in various parts of the Pearl River Delta.
I believes that Zhuhai is a particularly good opportunity.
The HKTDC can firmly believe that we should follow this up. certainly open doors and act as a channel of information.
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5. Meanwhile, I was able to discuss the power station project briefly with the Vice Mayor over dinner. According to his account, there was no question of the project starting with more than two units, Notwithstanding what Stephen Poon told me two weeks ago, the Zhuhai Authorities expected it to be
He seemed unaware of done in three stages of two units each. GEC's interest. He advised us to keep close to Li Kashing, which I said that I was doing. I explained GEC's outstanding record in this region (Daya Bay, Shajiao B,
Shajiao B, Castle Peak A & B and Blackpoint). Eventually he agreed that he would recommend
I take this British companies to Li Kashing for the project. with a pinch of salt. But at least I have put on record that there is a strong British contender.
6. I think we need to investigate rather further what exactly is involved in the port development project. If we do not already have up to date details, and subject to what we might learn (Nelson Chung might pay a visit), I suggest that the CBTG Ports Mission coming to Canton in September might seriously consider a visit to Zhuhai. There is no doubt that businessmen from other countries are dug in well in South China. If we are to get any share of the action, we must make Even if the port stronger efforts to get our people in early.
is still only a gleam in the eye, in the long run there is bound to be considerable need for port equipment and coal-handling equipment to mention just some.
No reason why
UK firms should not win if they get stuck in soon.