The Prime Minister was willing to visit China; it is impossible to know what would have happened if he had not
been.
WHEN WILL AIRPORT WORK BEGIN?
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Hong Kong Government have been going ahead on most urgent
and immediate work, eg call for tenders for Lantau Fixed
Crossing.
Airport platform reclamation the next priority:
call for tenders likely in September.
Hong Kong Government will complete airport to maximum
extent possible by 30 June 1997.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRITISH BUSINESS?
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British firms have good opportunity to win major project
business, provided they are competitive.
HONG KONG INVOLVEMENT IN VISIT TO PEKING?
Not yet fixed, but Governor of Hong Kong likely to join
party for talks on Hong Kong and signing of Memorandum of Understanding.
PROGRAMME IN HONG KONG?
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Not yet fixed, but will include meetings with the
Governor, his advisers in the Executive Council and
community, political and business leaders. Much to discuss.
- Also an opportunity for Prime Minister to refamiliarise himself with Hong Kong: many changes since his last visit. Likely to visit airport site at Chek Lap Kok.
Hopes too to meet British businessmen and promote UK exports.
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