| Pre-2002 |
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2002 |
| 1983/1989 Gordon Wu invents bridge idea |
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April Guangdong reveals tunnel plan |
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| May Transport official dismisses bridge |
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| June Tycoons mixed reaction |
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| July Li Ka Shing doubts benefits |
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| 2000
Zhuhai shelves idea |
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Aug Terminals giant queries subsidy |
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| 2000/01 Wu approaches Hutchison |
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August Finance chief supports |
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| November
2001 Wu renews idea plus terminals |
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Sep Rail company interested |
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| December
2001
Scholars say tunnel |
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Sep Hong Kong has no final say |
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Sep Terminals on the sea suggested |
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Sep Shenzhen another possibility |
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Sep Beijing delegates visit HK |
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Oct Pro-China group goes Lingding |
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Oct CH Tung speaks up |