CONFIDENTIAL
DSR 11C
C) HONG KONG
Main Objectives (UK)
1.
To reassure the people of Hong Kong that HMG's
commitment is as strong as ever.
2.
To confirm that the common objective of the UK and
China is to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.
3.
[Depending on the results of the China visit]
To confirm that in discussions with the Chinese on Hong
Kong's future the interests of the people of Hong Kong will
be taken into account.
4.
To encourage the British trade effort, especially
on major projects.
Likely Hong Kong Objectives
1.
To bring to the Prime Minister's attention certain
UK/Hong Kong issues, notably Hong Kong's unhappiness over
the MFA, the Nationality Act, and students' fees.
2.
To obtain firm assurances that Britain is in no
way distancing itself from Hong Kong.
3.
To encourage HMG to face up to the problem of the
future of Hong Kong in the near future and to ensure that
in any discussions with the Chinese the wishes of the Hong
Kong people are taken into account.