The appointment of F.W. Pollak as Israel’s first trade commissioner for the Far East was welcomed by Jewish business men here who are anxious to initiate trade relations with the Jewish state. Although Palestinian oranges were sold here during the British Mandate period, no Israel citrus or other products have been sold in Hong Kong since the establishment of the new state.
The Egyptian ban on Israel shipping through the Suez Canal, which would make it necessary for Israel freighters to go around the Cape of Good Hope, is responsible for the suspension of citrus shipments to Hong Kong. Jews here are anxious to receive from Israel olive oil and other items. Mr. Pollak will seek to expand commercial relations between Israel and India, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Thailand.
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