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Vietnamese vessel intercepted
In response to media enquiries, a Government spokesman confirmed today (Monday) that at about 1 pm, a Vietnamese vessel had reportedly been intercepted outside Hong Kong waters by a Chinese Security Force vessel.
The spokesman said the Marine Police was aware of the incident and later ascertained that the Vietnamese vessel was loaded with second-hand cars. None of the crew members on board were Hong Kong residents. Three Chinese Security Force officials were seen on board the Vietnamese vessel which escorted back to Yantian by Chinese Security Force officials via Mirs Bay.
End/Monday, July 24, 1995
Chinese delegation visits Hong Kong
A Chinese delegation led by Mr Sheng Guangzhu, Chief Economist of the Ministry of Railways, will visit Hong Kong from July 26 to August 4, the Government announced today (Monday).
The delegation will include seven other members who work in the Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, State Science and Technology Commission, Customs General Administration, Hubei Provincial People's Government and the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council.
A Government spokesman said this was one in a series of sponsored visits between mainland China and Hong Kong.
"The objective of the sponsored visit programme is to increase mutual understanding of Chinese and Hong Kong Government officials on each other's systems and ways of life," he said.
The delegation will be briefed by senior Hong Kong Government officials on policies relating to transportation, telecommunications, port development, trade matters, financial affairs, district administration and regional services.
End/Monday, July 24, 1995
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