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Portugal have not so far raised the question of
Macao in accession negotiations.
to cover. [Not for use:
There is much ground still
There are signs that target date
for conclusion of negotiations (January 1984) may slip.]
Proposed BBC Far East Relay Station
23.
Proposal to establish BBC relay station in Hong Kong
under discussion for some years. Main purpose to improve
reception of broadcasts in northern China and Far East in
general, now relayed from Singapore. Finance for construction
available from 1985-88 but BBC and House of Commons Foreign
Affairs Committee wish this to be earlier.
24.
Hong Kong Government agreed in principle to provide
site at cost price (the cost of land resumption and compensation).
However, they have expressed doubts about the BBC's preferred
site as prominently visible from People's Republic of China,
and therefore unnecessarily provocative. Progress is being
made on consideration of another site.
Hong Kong and the Falklands
25.
Hong Kong thorough and prompt in taking action to back
Argentine Consul-General
up UK's sanctions against Argentina.
instructed to leave Hong Kong and all imports from Argentina
(other than those destined for re-export to China) banned
immediately.
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