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Monday, November 5, 1973

HONG KONG'S NEW MAN IN WASHINGTON

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Mr. Alec Hermann, a member of the British Diplomatic Service,

has been appointed Hong Kong's Counsellor for Commercial Affairs in

Washington.

He is already familiar with the post having held it previously

from 1967, when it was created, until two years ago.

Ir. Hermann has been Britain's Consul General in Osaka since 1971.

He will take up his post at the British Embassy in Washington next month.

He is currently visiting Hong Kong to bring himself up-to-date

with the commercial and industrial scene.

A programme arranged by the Commerce and Industry Department

includes talks with government officials and representatives of trade

and industry. Mr. Hermann will also be visiting local factories.

As Hong Kong's "man on the spot" in Washington, he will be keeping

a close eye on commercial relations with the United States, which is the

biggest buyer of locally-manufactured products.

Note to Dditors: Reporters and photographers are invited to

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cover several factory visits by Mr. Hermann tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. Transport will be available

at 2.15 p.. sharp at the car park behind the Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office. The P.R.C. of the Commerce and Industry Department, Mr. Brian Hickman, will be on hand to assist media representatives.

Mr. Hermann will be visiting two factories in the Hung Hom area Asia Industrial Development Co. Ltd., 3-5 San Ma Tau Street; and Motorola New Works Semi- Conductors (H.K.) Ltd., 41-J Ma Tau Wai Road, 11th floor.

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