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"Also, Hong Kong and Shanghai could complement each other in industrial and technological development. Shanghai's achievements in applied research and development work could benefit Hong Kong; whereas Hong Kong's knowledge of the global market could assist Shanghai in product design and development."
Miss Yue did not believe that there was a problem of Shanghai overtaking Hong Kong in its importance to China's development. Hong Kong's development was not stagnant and Hong Kong and Shanghai would continue their development under their own systems. With its enormous development potential, China would need more than just Hong Kong and Shanghai.
"In the long term, as it is now, the future development of Hong Kong and Shanghai will be a win-win situation for both cities," said Miss Yue.
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Proposals on training and employment for the disabled
The Government, with the advice and support of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, will implement the proposals of the Report of the Working Party on Training and Employment for People with Disabilities.
This was stated by the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Ian Strachan, when he officiated at the opening ceremony of the Lok Fu Compute-able Workshop today (Friday).
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These proposals include the application of performance indicators for all sheltered workshops and implementation of case management.
"I will identify suitable sheltered workshops to work on a pilot basis under the new mode of operation for sheltered workshops as proposed by the report," Mr Strachan said.
"Suitable day activity centres in Kwun Tong, Yuen Long, Wong Tai Sin, Sha Tin and Kwai Chung will be identified to try out the extended services hours, subject to resources being available.
"I will soon implement the further expansion of supported employment services of an extra 710 places in 1996-97."
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