International Press Institute (IPI) is a global organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of press freedom and the improvement of journalism practices. Hong Kong was invited to hold the 19th assembly in 1970.
Sir Murray MacLehose,Hong Kong's key modern Governor,introduced a wide range of reforms in order to improve the living standard of Hong Kong people. In this interview,he shared his experience after visiting Shenzhen.
In 1980, illegal immigrants from China were a major problem in Hong Kong. In the interview, governor Sir Murray MacLehose (1917-2000) pointed out that it was a joint problem to be solved together.
In Sir Murray MacLehose's governorship period (1971-1982), Hong Kong improved its cultural environment by such means as establishing the Arts Centre and the Academy of Performing Arts, and creating the Hong Kong Arts Festival.
During 1964-1971, governor Sir David Trench (1915-1988) instituted many public services including the establishment of the "David Trench Rehabilitation Centre" and the "Sir David Trench Fund" for recreation.