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37.

Instead of giving you this shopping list, what I

have tried to do this afternoon is to convey to you a view

of Hong Kong as a place that is bubbling with activity.

I said

earlier

trading partners,

As

while we like buying products from our

to think of Hong

I would not wish you

you to think

Kong merely as a market place.

is, frankly, to be part of it.

The way to enjoy Hong Kong

Again, as I said earlier,

We want

we are not seeking favours from our investors.

them to make good profits, and we find that they are more

likely to do So if they establish a presence in Hong Kong

and start to take on some of Hong Kong's special

personality. I am happy that many British institutions

have established deep roots in Hong Kong and this has been

of great mutual benefit.

38.

We operate a level playing field for all our

investors, wherever they come from. Historically we have

not given special incentives to overseas investors, because

we believe that our fair and open system is inducement

enough. Many agree, and have profited. The only way in

which you can find out for yourselves the opportunities

that exist, and the opportunities that suit you, is by

coming to Hong Kong and talking to us. We are more than

happy to welcome you.

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