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harm in commenting on the existing helpful co-operation
between China and Hong Kong and the excellent state of
Sino/British relations.
II.
TIMETABLE AFTER 12 JULY
5. The Prime Minister will wish to have full briefing
on Hong Kong. She might take advantage of Lord MacLehose's
farewell call on 23 July to discuss the future.
6. Shortly thereafter the Prime Minister might call a
meeting with the Secretary of State, Lord MacLehose,
Sir Youde (new Governor) and Sir P Cradock (HM Ambassador,
E
Peking) and officials to discuss the future. She could
indicate her views, on the basis of which briefing and any
other special papers could be prepared. Any final oral
briefing could be reserved for September, after the Prime
Minister's holiday.
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