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CALL HY H.E. THE GOVERNOR OF KU NO KONG UN
THR SECRETARY OF STATE
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õusmeted Pointa for making to the Governor
I read with interest your despatch of 13 February from
Hong Kong in which you discussed the implications of last
yaaris confrontation. I have also eaan the Commenwealth
To share your view that the
Secretary's reply of 16 April.
ending of acnfrontation does not in any way mark an abdiostion
from the long term communist goal of undermining administration
and public confidence in the Colony. I would like to repeat
the assurance he gave you in that despatch that there is no
inclination in Whitehall to diemiee the problems of Hong Kong
from our zinda now that the confrontation is over. We shall
continue to follow developments very closely and give you all
our support.
2.
The problem is as always to assess China's immediate
intentions.
On the official level they are unlikely to show
their hand. I know that contacta have begun in Hong Kong
with unofficial representatives, which may offer a useful
channel back to Peking. What do you think of the prospecta
of worthwhile results?
3.
Preparations for the long-term future of Hong Kong
present a harsh and intractable problem. I er aware that
peper on this is in preperetion by officials, and that yon
are having an opportunity to comment on it during your visit.
Xy colleagues and I will wish to give it the most careful
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