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It was generally believed that the Colony was quite
unstable politically and socially in a manner similar
to Vietnam or Aden. The press, radio and television.
reporting in U.K. of the events last May/Junc and sub,
sequently was, in their opinion, sensational and highly
misloading. They had the impression that the majority
of the population were involved in anti-British political
agitation and the reports had served to confirm vague
ideas already hold. They were not aware of any signi-
ficant or effective counter-campaign on Hong Kong's
behalf.
The recent article in the Daily Mirror was sighted and
lead them to believe the storics of 'swcated labour' and
general poverty. Also they believed that no kind of
health organization existod, let alone a properly
controlled Public Health Authority. One experienced
member of the group said that, if he had not visited
Hong Kong, he would not have believed a report that, a
Cholera epidemic resulted in only 120 odd cases and
14 deaths.
They were sure Hong Kong had a great interest for con-
ventioncers and an excellent potential for convention
and similar business. It was significant that they
already considered Japan to be one of the most important
centres for International moetings. In this connection
they particularly stressed Japan's success in changing
her image in Europe by a concerted PR and publicity
campaign. Sho was now recognised as a producer of
quality goods and an innovater in design and miniatur-
isation. They could not understand why Hong Kong had
not waged a similar PR and publicity campaign at least
in U.K., if not in the rest of Europe.
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