On Monday and Tuesday we received excellent briefings on
Economic and Monetary Affairs, on University Education (from the
distinguished Vice Chancellor, Dr the Hon Wang Gungwu) and on
Education in Schools. We heard about British Trade in Hong Kong
and we learned about the proposed new airport. We also received
briefings on the political situation. Secretaries David Nendick
(Monetary Affairs) and John Chan (Education & Manpower) hosted
most enjoyable lunches at the Overseas Bankers Club and the Hong
Kong Club, but perhaps the highlight of our briefings was to be
received by the Governor with whom we were able to share out
thoughts on this unique Territory.
"All work and no play .....etc". The Group enjoyed some
very good chinese cuisine, shopping in Cat Street and a boat trip
to Aberdeen Harbour and one of the Jumbo floating restaurants
during our evenings in Hong Kong. All in all a happy, busy five
days for which we are very grateful to those who organised our
programme, Mr Υ C Chan and Miss Lisa Man of the Government
Information Department.
Tuesday evening saw us embark on the British Airways Jumbo
for the 13.5 hour journey back to the UK.
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