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Hong Kong and the Falklands
15.
Grateful for Hong Kong's support, in particular
swift and helpful action in imposing sanctions.
16.
Grateful also for Hong Kong's very generous donation
to South Atlantic Fund. This will of course be used to
help families of Hong Kong seamen as well as those of UK
personnel. A generous gesture.
17.
[If comparisons are drawn between Hong Kong's situation
and that of the Falklands] No real comparison between the
two situations. Relations with China excellent. No threat
of invasion.
Both Chinese and British Governments have
stressed importance of preserving the prosperity and stability
of Hong Kong.
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