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DSR 11C
SECRETARY OF STATE'S VISIT TO CHINA: 1-5 APRIL 1981
BRIEF NO.
: CHINESE REPRESENTATION IN HONG KONG
POINTS TO MAKE (Defensive)
1. Present informal arrangements work well. Any major change
might cause difficulties in Hong Kong where it could affect
confidence.
2. (If Pressed):
Do not rule out formal representation at
some future stage, subject to clear definition of function.
especially
Would nevertheless alarm people and businessmen who would see
Have to be accompanied
it as significant political change.
by concrete measures to maintain confidence rather than mere
general assurances.
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