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HELD BY THE FOREIGN SUCRETARY, SIE GEOFFREY HOVE,

1 HONG KONG ON TUESDAY, 31 MAY 1988

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FOREIGN SECRETARY:

My visit to Hong Kong has been very worthwhile. I have weOA

as much as I can: the development of Bong Kong's infrastructure,

the container port, the polytechnic where future generations are

being trained, Chi Na Van refugee camp, the Green Island reception

centre for refugens. I have talked to as many Hong Kong people as

community leadere, young professionals, members of LEDGCO,

members of EXCO and laet, but not least, the Governor and officials

of the Hong Kong Government, and I have heard a very wide range of

views and opinions.

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I have been particularly struck, although not surprised, by the strong feelings aroused by the arrival of the Vietnamese boat people and the problem which they cause. I pay tribute to the generous and humanitarian response of the Hong Kong Government and

people to their plight.

Mr Moni

Mr Fortman

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