Forecasts, which include the latest temperature and humidity readings. They are broadcast in both the English and Chinese Services. Special sea area forecasts for fishermen are also broadcast daily in the Chinese Service.
116. During typhoons, special arrangements are made and announce- ments broadcast at regular intervals throughout the day. If the situation so demands transmissions are continued through the night.
RELATIONS WITH OTHER BROADCASTING ORGANIZATIONS
British Broadcasting Corporation
117. The Transcription Service continued to be invaluable in providing a constant flow of high quality programmes of all types, and from the Chinese Service came a regular supply of Cantonese pro- gramme which include 'Life in Britain' 'Science & Industry' 'Common- wealth Magazine' and 'Hong Kong in Britain'.
Australian Broadcasting Commission
118. Use was made of the many high quality transcriptions received from A.B.C. which contributed in no small way to bringing culture and entertainment to the audience of Radio Hong Kong. Magazine pro- grammes continued to be scheduled on a regular basis.
Central Office of Information
119. Many of the valuable transcriptions received from the C.O.I. were broadcast.
The Voice of America
120. V.O.A. continued to supply programmes depicting the American Arts, as well as many excellent drama and popular music shows. Four programmes from the V.O.A. on the American Presidential Elections were broadcast over the Chinese Service, as was also a pro- gramme called the 'First Lady of America, Mrs. Jacqueline KENNEDY'.
KOL Israel
121. Many programmes received from the Israel Broadcasting Organization were used.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
122. The C.B.C. continued to supply high quality transcriptions. Of particular local interest was a Christmas-day programme in which greetings were brought from Hong Kong students studying in Canada to their parents in Hong Kong.
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