I CONGRATULATE the Bank of East Asia on its 75th anniversary. Since 1918, the bank has been serving the generations of Hong Kong residents and businessmen who have built this great city. It has been a sound and secure member of the banking community, contributing to our remarkable success and helping to establish Hong Kong as a stable, prosperous international banking centre. I wish the bank every success in meeting the challenges and opportunities of the next 75 years. CHRIS PATTEN Governor
