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As to the visible trade balance, the spokesman noted that in June, a deficit equivalent to 11% of the value of imports was recorded, whereas in April and May, the corresponding figures were 17% and 13%. Thus, the deficit situation has shown a further improvement from the preceding months.

A more detailed analysis of Hong Kong's external trade for June 1995, by commodity and country, will be released in mid-August 1995.