From
Her Majesty's Consul-General for Macao
D G Martin Esq Head of Chancery Lisbon
Dear Martin,
MACAO
COVERING RESTRICTED
HUBB 020/6. (7
4 FEB 1988
18 January 1988
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21,
Mr Mum. Mr laul Will
Mr Wreath WHY Mr Moms
28/1
I have just spent a couple of days in Macao. The Governor and other members of the Administration told me they were determined to do something about the economy and infrastructure before the territory becomes a Special Administrative Region of China in 12 years time. The Secretary for Public Works said they saw it as a challenge and they hoped that as a result of their efforts Macao would continue after 1999 as a foothold for Portuguese and European businessmen in China. The Governor said he was determined that several big projects should come to fruition. He had no doubt that the proposed airport would be built; also the bridge between Taipa and Macao and a residential and commercial development, Taipa City.
2. Of course there are sceptics in Macao; many people claim they have seen such enthusiasm before and it is true there is a history of projects proposed and forgotten and projects begun and abandoned. Nevertheless I was impressed by the apparent enthusiasm of the new Administration.
3.
I will be reporting the commercial opportunities through the Export Intelligence Service but you may care to pick over my notes (attached) which include mention of Portuguese passports, the TV concession, changes taking place at the University and the Rector's hope that he may be able to offer short courses for Chinese officials.
Your ever,
разновость.
RE Holloway
REH/eb
Att
cc Far Eastern Department, FOO
Hong Kong Department, FCO
Southern European Department, FOO
Chancery, Peking
Political Adviser, Hong Kong (Personal)
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