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Statement Made By Warwick Lobb, Company Secretary, Richina Pacific Limited
Mr Alastair MacCormick was elected
Chairman of Richina Pacific Limited. Mr MacCormick, who was
previously Deputy Chairman, replaces Sir Allan Wright, who
stepped down from the Chairmanship, but remains a member of
the
Board.
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