TNAG-2293-FCO40-3305-Official-visits-from-Hong-Kong-to-China-1991 — Page 160

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HKMAO of MFA.

The

visit is a disappointment.

officials were

The

very tightlipped about their work and

they seened to refrain from disclosing anything to us,

not even replies to innocent questions like the

relationship between HKMAO and NCNA.

MOFERT.

The officials are very committed to the

"opening up and reform" (policy. They

spoke with much conviction and pride. The briefing

session was well-structured but it would be good if

devoted to the latest progress of trade

more time was

and economic

reforms.

Notable emphasis was placed on

the economic dependence of Hong Kong on China e.g.

assured supply of water and food. This was echoed by

HKMO on other occasions.

Ministry of Personnel.

The

officials briefly

reforms.

introduced programmes of personnel

They

represent more of the ideal than the actual practice as

we later found out from other ministries. However it

is encouraging to hear that the Chinese Government

recognizes the need for a fair and properly run civil

service system.

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