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Growing affluence is creating huge new markets in China, India and Indonesia, and has increased the attraction of more mature markets in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Korea. Deregulation opens the door to markets which until recently And technological have been largely served by a few state-owned channels. development offers ways both to enhance the technical quality of the product, and to expand distribution channels.
"In short, there has never been a more exciting time or place for the broadcasting industry," he added.
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Secretary for Security to visit Macau
The Secretary for Security, Mr Peter Lai, will pay a visit to Macau this (Thursday) afternoon during which he will meet with his counterpart, Major-General Lages Ribeiro.
This is one of the regular meetings for the secretaries in the two places to exchange views on security matters.
"We shall discuss a number of issues of mutual interest, including the crime situation, illegal immigration, drug trafficking and illegal firearms," Mr Lai said.
"Apart from these, the existing liaison arrangements and the results of co- operation will also be reviewed."
Noting the close liaison between Hong Kong and Macau in law enforcement matters, he said it was important that the excellent relationship should continue to develop on this basis.
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The former Secretary for Security, Mr Alistair Asprey, had visited Macau in
Mr Lai will take the opportunity to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Macau International Airport tomorrow (Friday) before returning to the territory in the afternoon.
He will be accompanied on the visit by the Asistant Secretary, Security Branch, Mr Clement Leung, and Chief Superintendent of Police Chris Prowse.
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