11.   Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit became the first person to use the system, addressing a launching ceremony live from his office by mobile phone.

12.   Speaking to Business Times after the launching ceremony, Parson said that it took many months for the organisers to prepare for this trade exposition.

13.   The launching ceremony was graced by a lion dance performance.

14.   Representatives of several western European embassies also attended the launching ceremony.