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HONG KONG FUTURE
Economic Prospects
East Asia
"How could we, as part of Asia, feel anything other than pride at the spectacular success of our region over the past two decades." (Para 92)
Economic Developments in China
"If we can take pride as part of the region in East Asia's progress, Hong Kong can take even greater pride in the economic progress made by China." (Para 93)
A Modern Business Environment
"We must get right the blend of commercial freedom and regulation which encourages rather than stifles enterprise and innovation." (Para 94)
A Business-Friendly Government
"We should set ourselves the task of making the Government user-friendly for business." (Para 97)
A World-Class Infrastructure
"We must equip ourselves with the skills and technological know-how to compete in the international market place." (Para 103)
Telecommunications
"Our fully digitised telephone system and comprehensive optical fibre network are among the most advanced in the world." (Para 105)
"The Government will continue to pursue a pro-competition policy in telecommunications" (Para 105)
Language Skills
"Hong Kong will not be able to maintain its position as an international centre for trade and finance if it allows its language skills to slip." (Para 107)