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addition, the British information network

has been working in close collaboration with

the Hong Kong Government Information

Services with a view to presenting to the

world a balanced picture of development in

Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Government Office

in London keeps a well-stocked library of books,

journals, and films about Hong Kong and these

are being constantly up-dated and are loaned

free of charge to schools, societies, trade

associations, and other community organiza-

tions. The library has been well patronised

and continuing efforts are made to encourage

Chinese residents in Britain as well as other

sectors of the British public to make use

of the library.

(ii)

You are no doubt aware that a weekly Chinese-

language newspaper called the 'News Digest',

published by the Hong Kong Government

Information Services, is popular among the

Chinese community in Britain. More than

10,000 copies are distributed weekly.

Lack of leadership in Chinese communities in Britain

The Hong Kong Government recognises the need

for leadership in the Chinese communities in

Britain. To this end the Chinese Liaison

Office was set up in 1961 with the dual purpose

of helping Chinese individuals in need and

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