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piped around dinner parties here, it is not surprising that they have not embraced the culture of their temporary masters. And yet while, by the nature of their origins, the bulk of Hong Kong's Chinese population were never particularly well- versed in high Chinese culture, they do respect and enjoy to the full the traditional Chinese festivals

New Year; Ching Ming; Dragon Boat; mid-Autumn; and Chung Yeung. have not been deculturised as the Singaporeans have.

They

20 Thus it would seem likely that over time Hong Kong will gradually assimilate back into the milieu of the mainland. Chinese influence has had a habit of prevailing in this region over many centuries. Hong Kong, on China's doorstep and populated by Chinese people, is unlikely to withstand the influences either of history ΟΙ of what seems destined to be the more outward-looking, international policies of Peking in the decades ahead.

21 Finally, we have а confession to make. The figure in Our memorandum that, with your unerring instinct, prompted your questions was wrong. It should have read 18,000 tertiary places (available in Hong Kong) not 8,000. We do apologise for this; but are encouraged that our reports are read closely...

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(N W Bridge) Commissioner

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