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We have seen a rapid and impressive expansion of the economy of
Hong Kong, tremendous strides in your industrial development and the undertaking of many large and ambitious projects. These we believe provide the opportunity for a much higher level of trade and co-operation between us, which is why today we are launching the third- and biggest British national exhibition to be held here in the last four years.
This wide-ranging and striking display represents the products
of more than 140 British firms and is aimed at sectors which have been
chosen as being of special interest to Hong Kong such as machine tools, scientific instrumenta, industrial plant and electronics. It is supported by the presence of many of our leading industrialists and it carries their absolute determination and their whole-hearted commitment to developing a successful and mutually rewarding partnership with their counterparts here. This exhibition is the largest of its kind that we are mounting anywhere in the world this year and it reaffirms Fritain's belief in the importance of Hong Kong's economy as well as eagerness to play a full part in helping you to realise your ambitions for the future. We are deeply indebted to everyone in Hong Kong who has helped in
planning and mounting this exhibition.
I hope that all those who visit the exhibition will find some- thing to interest them and will see that British industry is a powerful force with a great deal to offer to Hong Kong at this crucial point in
her development.
I should like to wish everyone concerned
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exhibitors and
visitors alike
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e most successful and fruitful week.
And now, if you
would be kind enough to join me, I shall move across and formally open
the exhibition.
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