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| One China: Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Stephen Lam speaks at a Beijing 2008 Olympic Games youth exchange programme. |
Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Stephen Lam hopes Taiwanese authorities will continue enhancing cross-strait relations after the island's elections, and prepare for the implementation of the "three direct links" between the two sides.
Speaking at a Beijing 2008 Olympic Games youth exchange programme this afternoon Mr Lam said Hong Kong has been promoting liaison with Taiwan across a spectrum of political contacts.
"Our hope is following this election the Taiwanese side will promote actively cross-strait relations and be positive towards the idea of three direct links being introduced.
"As far as Hong Kong is concerned, we may in the short term see a slight reduction in tourism arrivals from Taiwan. But in the long run, if the economy across the Taiwan Strait expands, there will be additional opportunities for Hong Kong. Our financial services will be able to serve Taiwanese investors in the Mainland and Mainland enterprises, which will continue, we hope, to be successful."
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