sed what
WO were doing to build
up the infi astructure, housing and cross
border links. The extraordinary growth in travel
to China reaching 30 million this year. Developing
relationships. Unfortunately the press were little
interested in these positive and practical
achievements. Nevertheless to reassure the business community progress on practical matters, GATT and Land Leases, for example, was important. Glad to know success of working parties, exchange of questions and data led to positive results. Keep
this up.
Were
We no longer saw any need to build a second airport. Had been misled by consultants. Kai Tak would last into next century.
interested in Shenzen airport, early information would enable us to examine transport and other questions. A Shenzen airport would extend life
of Kai Tak even further.
ASA.
In this connection PA raised the question of
Said we were following the JD in preparing
to separate the agreements and to contact friendly
governments. This clearly was an unexpected subject and Lu was not forthcoming although heard
what was said.
Said that he should visit the Taipo switching station which Ji had visited and the APA which
might develop an expanded role and eventually take students from other parts of China and the rest of the region.
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