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She addressed business and civic leaders at a luncheon meeting sponsored by the company and watched a demonstration of its latest digital imaging system and other technology.
Mrs Chan then called on the President of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Rick Douglas. They agreed there are opportunities to further develop the trading relations between Hong Kong and Dallas.
"Hong Kong is the centre of Asia's globalisation and Dallas is the centre of America's globalisation," Mr Douglas said.
To strengthen the social ties and to showcase Hong Kong fashion, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council hosted a gala dinner for more than 350 guests.
The Chief Secretary, who was the guest of honour at the dinner, and the Mayor of Dallas, Mr Ronald Kirk, both delivered remarks. Mrs Chan said she hoped that her short stay in Dallas could demonstrate Hong Kong's drive and resilience.
"I do hope that during our short stay in Dallas we can give you a better feel of what is happening in Hong Kong," Mrs Chan said.
"The people of Hong Kong are confidently going about their private and public business-making long-term plans, and making sure the territory will continue in its important economic role long into the future.
"By showing the territory's underlying capabilities to the people of Texas, I am sure we can help strengthen the Hong Kong-US partnership even further."
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Mayor Kirk welcomed Mrs Chan to Dallas by presenting her with a key to the
A fashion show, featuring the work of nine leading Hong Kong designers, followed the dinner. The gala event also marked the beginning of a major Hong Kong fashion promotion being held at the Dallas International Apparel Mart.
Mrs Chan started her tour of the US last week in Seattle, and continued on to San Francisco, Boston and New York.
In New York she headed the delegation in the first city for the Hong Kong- USA'96 promotion. After Dallas, the promotion will move to Los Angeles and then Mrs Chan will end her tour with a visit to Washington DC.
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