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information which he undertook to pass to the authorities concerned.
emphasised that it was in both our interests to demonstrate that the barrier
against the illegal movement of persons and goods was effective.
Tolerated border crossers
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PA renewed an earlier request for a meeting on the border as soon
as possible to coordinate control of tolerated border crossers. We were
aware that the Chinese authorities had issued a new form of pass, possibly
in large numbers, and it would be helpful for our Police and Immigration
officers to have a list of those with passes and the areas covered. We
would then adjust our own control arrangements to take account of those
on the Chinese side. Mr. TAN undertook to press those concerned to take
part in a meeting.
Through train
8.
PA referred to the case of a railway traveller from China who
possessed a document providing only for return to Macau. He reminded
Mr. TAN that the agreement required that travellers should carry documents
authorising return to Hong Kong. Mr. LI said this was clearly a mistake
and would make sure it did not recur.
Water supplies
9.
PA said that the draft agreement had been sent back to the NCNA
with our comments, which did not raise any points of substance. The senior
officers in the Hong Kong Government who had been concerned with the new
arrangements would be away until after 22 May and he hoped that the agreement could be signed before then. Mr. LI agreed that this was very desirable
and said he would hasten matters: there were no difficulties over the
agreement.
New airport
10.
Mr. LI expressed great interest in the Consultants' report on the
proposed new airport and the PA gave him a general account. He confirmed
that the matter was still to be considered by ExCo. For his part, Mr. LI
had no information on the rumoured airport in the Shenzhen area and thought
there was no substance in the rumours.
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/ Various visits