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Chief Secretary in New York

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The Chief Secretary, Mrs Anson Chan, on Tuesday (New York time) continued her programme in New York City as part of the Hong Kong/USA promotion.

Highlighting the day's events was a half-hour private meeting with New York City Mayor Rudolf Giuliani. During the meeting in the mayor's office at New York's City Hall, Mrs Chan and Mayor Giuliani discussed the extensive business and cultural links between New York City and Hong Kong.

Mayor Giuliani, who has taken progressive steps to create a more favourable climate for economic growth in New York, has expressed admiration for Hong Kong's entrepreneurial spirit.

In an official proclamation issued by the mayor to honour the promotion, Mayor Giuliani praised Hong Kong's economic success and cited the many ties between the two great port cities.

During her busy day, Mrs Chan briefed several think-tanks, including the trustees of the Asia Society, held a round-table discussion with the Council on Foreign Relations, and met with the trustees and senior members of the National Committee on US-China Relations.

She has also given a live interview with CNN "Business Asia" earlier in the morning.

Tomorrow (Wednesday), the focus of the promotional activities will be on the day-long business conference. Mrs Chan will deliver a keynote luncheon address. She will then officiate at the ceremony to mark the Hong Kong Wonder's Never Cease exhibition at New York's South Street Seaport.

Later in the day, Mrs Chan will travel to Dalla, Texas, for the next leg of the three-city promotion. The promotion concludes in Los Angeles on June 11.

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