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Podcast One: The Pulse - Part Two | 2011-06-10
Do We Need a Third Runway?
Does Hong Kong airport need a new runway? The Airport Authority is currently holding a public consultaiton on options for expansion in the future. And the government highly favours the construction of a new railway, at considerable expense, and some environmental cost.
Also, Commemmorating June 4th.
Does Hong Kong airport need a new runway? The Airport Authority is currently holding a public consultaiton on options for expansion in the future. And the government highly favours the construction of a new railway, at considerable expense, and some environmental cost.
Also, Commemmorating June 4th.
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