TNAG-1152-FCO40-1432-Relations-between-Hong-Kong-and-the-Commonwealth-1982 — Page 57

SPEAKING NOTES FOR THE OPENING OF THE HONG KONG EXHIBIT

AT THE COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE ON 12 OCTOBER

1.

Great pleasure to accept invitation to open exhibit

[regrets that Lord Belstead, the Minister specifically

responsible for Hong Kong, cannot attend]. Thanks to

Sir S Y Chung and Sir Jack Cater. Sir S Y's energy and

efforts on behalf of Hong Kong.

2. [As Sir S Y Chung has said] exhibit represents fruits

of Hong Kong's rapid industrial growth and thriving economy.

Hong Kong's spirit of free enterprise and innovation is a

model for other countries.

3.

performance:

Britain also can learn from Hong Kong about economic

we also need to export manufactured goods

to pay for food imports. Hope exhibit will encourage

mutual interchange of ideas.

4.

Great Britain and Hong Kong have enjoyed excellent

relations for many years. Many commercial joint ventures

recently, most notably over the Castle Peak 'A' Power

Station (opened by the Prime Minister on 28 September).

Special relationship also built up through personal contacts

and friendships.

5.

Prime Minister's visit most recent example of this

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she was very impressed by the rapid development of Hong Kong

and the warmth and dynamism of its people.