---In 
                      1-2 Nov HRC received three guests headed by Mr.Geerken from 
                      Bremen Overseas Research and Development of Germany. The 
                      guests were arranged by HRC to pay visits to Tangpu SHP 
                      Station and Tinghu Rubber Dam. Discussion between HRC and 
                      the guests was conducted with the focus on the following 
                      items of interest for potential cooperation: Micro hydro 
                      power and hydropower automatic controlling system. Quotations 
                      of related hydropower equipment were provided to the guests 
                      and future cooperative steps will likely follow. (2003-11-05)