Sir Yue-Kong Pao C.BELL.D. J.P.
WORLD-WIDE SHIPPING GROUP
20/21ST FLOORS, PRINCE'S BLDG. HONG KONG
TEL: H-242111
The Rt. Hon. Mrs. Margaret Thatcher, MP
Prime Minister
No. 10 Downing Street
London S.W. 1
ENGLAND
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13th January, 1982.
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I have just returned to Hong Kong from Hawaii and wish to write to thank you sincerely for sparing the time to receive me in your office before Christmas. Our discussion on Hong Kong's future was extremely timely and interesting. You were kind to let me know that you will extend an vitation to Vice Premier Gu Mu to visit the United Kingdon sometime this year and it is my considered thought now you might like to consider extending the invitation to Mrs. Gu as well.
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Like everyone else in Hong Kong, I enthusiastically welcome the news of Sir Edward's appointment as Governor to succeed Sir Murray and wish to congratulate you and your Government on an ideal choice born of careful deliberations. Sir Edward's unique attributes, especially his extensive involvement in China and his personal rapport with the Chinese Leadership will, we are sure,
fully equip him to tackle this difficult assignment at a time when our relations with our giant neigh- bour are at a crucial turning point. He is undoubtedly the man best qualified to carry on Sir Murray's good work and we will all look up to him to guide Hong Kong to greater success and stability.
I will look forward to the pleasure of seeing you in March
at the Austin & Pickersgill ship launch and in the meantime, send my kindest regards.
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