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Future of Hong Kong: As the Governor suggested, there is no pressing need to pursue this with the Chinese at present. If the Secretary of State goes to China early in 1981, this should be soon enough for the subject to be broached.
Guangdong Nuclear Project: There is a pressing need to get a clear indication of Peking's commitment to the project. The Secretary of State could therefore raise this with Huang Hua and FED have a brief in hand.
motiuntions for Pekny needed
Meeting with Sir L Kadoorie: In view of the high level of interest in the Guangdong project, it might be appropriate for a brief message to be sent via the Governor expressing the Secretary of State's disappointment at not being able to see Sir L Kadoorie.
If you
In hand agree, I shall prepare a brief submission to the Private Secretary.
Chinese Visa Office in Hong Kong: No action since the ball is in Peking's court. However, Sir E Youde will need a defensive brief for Peking.
Senior Staffing Appointments: No action. This could perhaps be pursued when the Governor is in London.
RHKPF: No action, although Sir E Youde will need to be generally aware of the situation.
Meetings with UMELCO etc.: No action
Green Paper on Local Administration: should be aware of the background.
No action, but Sir E Youde
Air Services: Unless this is raised by the Secretary of State with Huang Hua, Sir E Youde will need briefing. It should also cover the Hong Kong aspects. MAED/FED will provide.
1. Monsie
Hong Kong and General Department
P Morrice
29 September 1980
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