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Hong Kong

1 January 1973

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JONG HONO

972: THONG

HONG KONG

1 ANNUAL REVIEW FOR 1972

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The Tunnel and the underground railway symbols of the new Hong Kong./

2, Hong Kong has come satisfactorily through a

year that was difficult for trade and finance; but the problem of the sterling balances remains fantas

3. The population of ilong Kong has not been

daunted by China's notable international success in 1972: the reasons.

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The population is principally interested in short term things connected with its own economic and social betterment. It is consequently expectant of government gives the government an opportunity...

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Announcement of long term plans for sweeping advances in the fields of housing, education and social welfare, and their effect on the population. The need to retain the interest of the population while these plans develop.//ek

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The "Keep Hong Kong Clean" campaign:a

considerable success, which stirred civic pride. (Paras li

7. Increase in crime, on the other hand, has the

population badly worried. Paras 15,)

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Visits of the Secretary of State, Mr. Royle and Princess Alexandra. 16)

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The need to fix the interest of the population by responding to legitimate demands and encouraging corporate effort. NS I

The effect on Hong Kong of inability to see far into the future.

Hong Kong Government policy should be to make the

Colony as prosperous, cohesive and contented as

possible, and to do so quickly.

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