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of the port for container back-up. It was gratifying that Vice-Governor Yang agreed to give consideration to the possibility of developing container packing and storage facilities north of the border. This should be

followed up.

7.5.3 From the

presentations

by

and Guangdong

Shenzhen

officials,

authorities

We

should not

assume

are

to prepared

that

divulge

the Chinese

all their

information especially when it relates to planning in formative stages. There is a tendercy to avoid making plans known before they become confirmed proposals or a

firm directive from the State is received.

instance, despite assurances given and the opposite

is some evidence

that consultants

For

have

effect, there been commissioned in ong Kong to draw up proposals for container port in Yartiar including engineering

સ

works. Also, the development of Ma Wan Port is also

actively planned

being

Singaporean interests.

with the

If

2

involvement

container port is to

developed in Yantian in future, it would

of

be

competition with Hong Kong.

Hong Kong would

Ir:

Shenzhen

pose direct

these circumstances,

become much less useful

to China.

proposed

airport may

be

Similarly, the initially developed for domestic use, but it could be upgraded to an international aiport in the future.

2 competitor

of

Hore Kong

It

in

would then become international air traffic and this could work to Pong

The Kong's serious economic and political disadvantage.

conclusion to be drawn from these

is that Hong Kong

should make every effort to stay ahead in the provision. of regional infrastrural facilities.

not to allow

and

itself to be out-manoeuvered by China or by Eong Kong companies interested in China.