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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.6



                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS





We consent to the use of our report dated August 25, 1997, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Dransfield China Paper Corporation
included in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form F-1 Registration Statement
for the registration of 334,428 shares of Common Stock, 946,004 Callable Common
Stock Purchase Warrants, and 946,004 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
exercise of the Callable Warrants.



                                                   /s/ Ernst & Young
                                                   Ernst & Young

Hong Kong
March 6, 1998