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DSR 11C
4. Censession on sovereignty
not
confoe+
made without
affecting constitutional status of Hong Kong.
only be given for assurance on future,
Talks should
But should
on
the question
be exploratory, and agreed to be without prejudice to position of either side of sovereignty.
5.
When PM in Peking in Autumn will have to move
carefully, not offering/ concession on sovereignty until
they offer on British administration.
But this main
area of Hong Kong China visit. If obtained officials
can work out details.
5.
Does PM wish to discuss with colleagues? Perhaps not
all of OD but Defence and Home Secretaries and Chancellor
should probably be included.
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