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Manufacturing
"We have to support our manufacturing sector in its drive to compete in the high-value added and high-technology market place of the next century." (Para 110)
"China is much more than a low-cost production base. It contains a large pool of technological and research expertise which can make a major contribution to Hong Kong's development." (Para 110)
Services
A Task Force on Services Promotion
"Our aim has not been, and never will be, to direct development, to "pick winners" or to second-guess markets and entrepreneurs." (Para 114)
"There can be no question of feather-bedding business or bailing out failed enterprises". (Para 117)
A Mortgage Corporation
"There is a strong case for establishing a mortgage corporation which will offer the many benefits" (Para 118)
CONSULTATIONS WITH CHINA
"We will strengthen co-operation with the Chinese side in the preparation of the Budget for 1997-98 to ensure a smooth transition." (Para 123)
CONCLUSION
"My vision is to meet the community's expectations for Hong Kong as a premier centre for international trade, manufacturing and services in the region. For this I have mapped out an ambitious strategy," (Para 130)
"In presenting this Budget, my aim, has been to enable our economic success story to continue well into the next century." (Para 133)
"Economic success will enable us to provide the care, support and protection for those who need it." (Para 133)
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