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"And we must not forget that Hong Kong's success depends on our ability to communicate well with the outside world--mainly through English; and with China--mainly through Putonghua," she said.
Regarding the recent trend to use mixed language in Hong Kong, Mrs Chan pointed out that such language mixing did not help students to develop a high level of proficiency in either language.
She also said this should not be used at the expense of the ability to communicate effectively in English or Chinese when the need arose.
End/Thursday, December 15, 1994
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Joint operation to flush out illegal immigrants
A territory-wide operation against illegal immigration jointly mounted by the Police, the Labour and the Immigration Departments has resulted in the arrests of 96 people.
The operation is part of the Government's continuous effort to flush out illegal immigrants.
The 94 suspected illegal immigrants arrested by the Police have been referred to the Immigration Department. Those found to be illegal immigrants will be repatriated.
The other two persons were arrested by Immigration investigators.
A Government spokesman reiterated today (Thursday) that there was no question of any amnesty for illegal immigrants.
"Our latest operation should drive home the point that there will be no change to this policy. Anyone foolish enough to believe otherwise is only cheating oneself," he said.