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prominent role to play as a market for China's exports, as an entrepôt, and as a source of tourist income and remittances. Moreover, as a major regional financial centre, Hong Kong will continue to be of benefit to China in the fund-raising activities which its development needs and its overall balance of payments position will necessitate.

Economic Analysis Division Economic Services Branch Government Secretariat 24 September 1987