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Adding an academic dimension to this year's promotion is the designation of Hong Kong's first Distinguished Fulbright Scholar, Professor Charles Kao, Vice- Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. A well-known fiber optics specialist, Professor Kao will give a series of lectures to the American academic communities.

The Fulbright Programme, which has been referred to as "the largest and probably most successful cultural exchange programme in history", is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The promotion is supported by major business firms, including Cathay Pacific Airways, HongkongBank, Hutchison Whampoa Limited, Marco Polo Hotels and Sino Group.

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Sino-British Land Commission

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The two sides of the Sino-British Land Commission have agreed that the Commission's 32nd meeting will be held on May 14, 1996 (Tuesday). The meeting will discuss the 1996/97 Land Disposal Programme.

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S for S starts Torch Run

Participation in sports activities is an important way to integrate the mentally handicapped into the society, the Secretary for Security. Mr Peter Lai, said today (Sunday).

"It helps to enhance their sense of self-worth and to break the barrier of prejudice," he said.

He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics organised by the Hong Kong Special Olympics at the piazza of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.