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PRESS, BROADCASTING AND CINEMA

edition, while the South China Morning Post Limited produces the Sunday Post-Herald which has its own editorial staff.

Chinese and English language newspapers are represented in the Newspaper Society of Hong Kong which has 18 members and three associate members. The society, formed in 1954, is empowered to act in matters affecting the interests of all Hong Kong newspapers, the society or its members.

A notable event of the year was the formation of the Hong Kong Chinese Press Association on August 26, 1969 by some 16 of the smaller Chinese newspapers.

Hong Kong is the base of South-East Asia operations for many international magazines, newspapers, radio and television networks. International news agencies are represented by the Associated Press of America, Agence France Presse, Reuters and United Press International.

BROADCASTING FACILITIES

Hong Kong is served by four broadcasting organisations produc- ing between them four television channels (two English and two Chinese) and eight sound channels (two English, one background music, and five Chinese channels). Three of the four organisations are commercial and the other is a Government operated station.

SOUND BROADCASTING

In March, Radio Hong Kong, the Government station, moved into its new Broadcasting House at Broadcast Drive, Kowloon. This was a particularly significant event because for the first time since broadcasting began in 1928, Radio Hong Kong has its studio centre, with all facilities accommodated in a single building designed solely for broadcasting. The new building, of approximately 52,000 square feet, has 16 studios which cater for all the various requirements of sound broadcasting.

Radio Hong Kong is financed from general revenue and carries no advertising. The aim of the Government broadcasting service is to provide balanced programmes with emphasis on information and public affairs programmes. Government broadcasting also aims to be of assistance in developing better mutual understanding