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Question: ... The right of abode question. Is that on the agenda for discussion between ...?
Governor : It will cetainly be one of the issues which they will discuss. One of the important issues that they'll discuss. I've seen lots of speculation about what they may or may not talk about. I can sssure that one very important issue for the British Foreign Secretary will be a follow-up the discussion that they had last January on right of abode, particularly in view of the British Government's subsequent decision.
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Meeting between HK and Guangdong Customs in Shantau
A seven-member delegation of Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department led by Deputy Commissioner Li Shu-fai this (Sunday) morning left for Shantou, Guangdong to attend the 14th Annual Review on Customs Liaison Arrangements between the Hong Kong and Guangdong Customs.
The meeting to be held between April 15-19 is to review the current co- operative arrangements and to develop practical ways to enhance co-operation between the two customs authorities.
Both sides will discuss issues of mutual interest including drug trafficking, smuggling of general items and pirated goods between Hong Kong and China.
After the meeting, the Hong Kong delegation will travel to Fujian and visit the Customs set-ups and facilities there. The delegation will return to Hong Kong on Saturday (April 20).
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