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Electronics 27.7%

(HK$64,282 million)

Textiles

6.1%

(HK$14,030 million)

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Clothing 31.9%

(HK$73,801 million)

Others 21.9%

(HK$51,035 million)

Watches & Clocks 5.9%

(HK$13,620 million)

Chemical 4.0%

(HK$9,178 million)

Jewellery 2.5%

(HK$5,711 million)

Chart 2: Value of Domestic Exports of the Manufacturing Sector in 1995

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Printing

A reputation for good printing quality, quick and reliable delivery, and competitive prices continues to boost the international status of Hong Kong's printing industry. The territory is a leading centre for printing and publishing, with 4754 printing establishments employing 44 790 people, and more than 200 publishing houses, including many from overseas which have set up offices or regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Hong Kong printers are investing substantially in advanced machinery and equipment, and are taking positive steps to develop the United States market. The industry constitutes 15.3 per cent of all manufacturing establishments and 11.6 per cent of employment in the manufacturing sector. A majority of the printing factories (73.9 per cent) are engaged in general jobbing work, and most of the remainder deal with related work, such as typesetting and book-binding. There are also 34 newspaper printers.

Use of the latest technology, especially computerised equipment, has enabled the industry to become highly specialised. The local electronics industry contributes to the plant and equipment of both the more sophisticated printing companies and of publishers, who are becoming increasingly involved in the use of data and word- processing systems for editorial production and stock control. The output date can be converted or interfaced with typesetting equipment at a realistic cost, to pro- vide publishers with the additional benefits of fast and cost-efficient printing. An increasing number of Chinese Language word-processors are being installed to meet demand.

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