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RECEIVED IN REG:SYRY NO/ 51 29 SEP 1981
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LORD PRIVY SEAL'S MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN OF EINANCIAL TIMES 1 OCTOBER 1981
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20.9. 11 30
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POINTS TO MAKE
FUTURE OF HONG KONG
1.
HMG committed to continue fulfilling their responsibilities
to Hong Kong and its people.
2.
Chinese leaders have stressed importance of stability and
prosperity in Hong Kong and part this plays in Chinese modernisation
plans. Have furthermore stated that investors should 'put their
hearts at ease'.
3.
Outlook very good. Sini-British relations excellent.
Must build on this basis.
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