FCO/SOAS SEMINAR ON ASEAN AND INDO-CHINA
DSR 11C
PASSAGE ON HONG KONG FOR INCLUSION IN MR BURNS' DRAFT
SPEECH
So far as Hong Kong is concerned, relations between
China and Hong Kong have never been more extensive or
more cordial, with growing cooperation in a number of
This reflects the excellent important areas. Likewise relations between Britain and
in general. China are very good. Naturally, in due course, Britain
and China will need to sit down and discuss the future
of the Territory in some detail.
Already both sides
are considering the problem and are agreed on the
vital importance of Hong Kong's continued prosperity
and stability and its role as a major business centre
and free port. In the meantime there is no reason
whatsoever for any lack of investor confidence in
Hong Kong remains high.