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Glad to note that award of contract for Tai Ho section of North Lantau Expressway awarded to a consortium containing British and Australian companies (AMEC (UK) and ELTIN
(AUST)).
Unfortunate that Chinese are being slow in agreeing to HKG's financing proposals.
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Some progress made during high-level discussions earlier
this month. [to be updated]
- Believe Chinese have a wider political agenda than just the airport. Unsettled until they have seen the new Governor in action. Would expect them to calm down then.
New Governor
Chris Patten has a vital job to do at a crucial time. Confident that he will do it well. His political experience and seniority will be to Hong Kong's advantage.
- Has all the qualities required to ensure a smooth
transition and maintain effective British administration up
to 1997.
Relations with China
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Always helful when countries like Australia with major interests in Hong Kong speal frankly to Chinese about what is needed to sustain confidence.
Progress on issues in the Joint Liaison Group continues to be slow but we are making some progress. Hong Kong will soon be signing its first Extradition Treaty (with the Netherlands) hope Agreement to the HK/Australian
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