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In contrast to Hong Kong's busy harbor, visitors can escape to the New Territories, which separates Hong Kong from China
In contrast to Hong Kong's busy harbor, visitors can escape to the New Territories, which separates Hong Kong from China

In contrast to Hong Kong's busy harbor, visitors can escape to the New Territories, which separates Hong Kong from China

Date5/30/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: In contrast to Hong Kong's busy harbor; visitors can escape to the New Territories; which separates Hong Kong from China.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116922F
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Hong Kong's Toronto jockey
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