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We remain committed to strengthening economic ties between Hong Kong and neighbouring regions in Guangdong Province, while leaving our private sector to identify and pursue the commercial opportunities. We are always willing to consider any new proposals for improving bilateral economic links, which are consistent with the principle of "one country, two systems" and with Hong Kong's status as a separate customs territory. Given the spirit of the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law and our international commitment to the World Trade Organisation, Hong Kong's economic relationship with Shenzhen/Zhuhai, Guangdong or the rest of China should be one of mutual benefit, pursued on the basis of separate economic systems and policies.
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"Pre-recorded" telephone enquiry service
Following is a question by the Hon Chan Kam-lam and a written reply by the Chief Secretary, the Hon Anson Chan, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
Will the Government inform this Council:
(a) whether the "pre-recorded" telephone enquiry service currently provided by various government departments in Cantonese and English will also be provided in Putonghua, so as to facilitate members of the public, particularly the elderly and new immigrants, to use this service;
(b) whether the government will consider training telephone operators or personnel responsible for answering telephone enquiries to use Putonghua; and
(c) of the estimated additional costs that will be incurred annually in providing such service?
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.