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Immigration from China
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Mr Davies agreed with Mr Murray that this remained a worrying problem. The numbers had not yet come down to acceptable levels. CBF favoured taking firm action now to control legal immigrants, but the Hong Kong authorities were well aware that it would be impossible to make controls effective without some degree of Chinese cooperation. Mr Murray said that we would be guided by the Governor in judging when it would be appropriate to make a further move. But this would be a major subject on the agenda for Mr Blaker's discussions with the Governor if he goes to Hong Kong next' month.
Hong Kong and General Department 23 August 1979
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Nationality & Treaty Dept.
Defence Department
Far Eastern Department
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