because if the MFA
textiles and clothing, where opportunities for expansion are
very small indeed. Moreover, although no precise figure is
available, we almost-certainly have a sizeable surplus in
like, to be
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invisibles with Hong Kong which is probably worth at least
£50m and quite possibly more.
3 If the Governor mentions possible retaliation against
British export interests, the Secretary of State might
express the hope that the Governor would discourage any hasty
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reaction. It is in the interest of Hong Kong as well as of
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Britain that there should be closer trading links in both
directions, While we fully understand Hong Kong's concern
for the future of her textile exports, an open breach between
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us on trade matters would be-in-the-interest neither Of
Britain noro Hong Kong.
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