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FROM: RD Clift
Hong Kong Department
DATE: 15 September 1983
CC:
Mr Donald (without encs)
MR LUCE'S VISIT TO HONG KONG (24-28 SEPTEMBER) BACKGROUND PAPERS ON THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG
I attach a folder of papers which Mr Luce may like to take with him to Hong Kong. Some are for general background reading, others are more directly related to the talks and preparations for the next round.
1.
2. The folder contains the following:
Current
Flag (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Background
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
(M)
Telegrams reporting the Governor's discussions on 14 & 15 September with EXCO on the current position in the talks.
The FCO's Reappraisal Paper of August 1983. Telegrams reporting the July and August talks. Telegrams reporting Mr Heath's visit to Peking. Telegrams reporting Mr Heath's visit to Hong Kong.
Paper on China's SAR plan.
Paper on the Taiwan factor.
Note on Hong Kong's economic and commercial value to the UK.
Note on the relative importance of the ceded areas and the New Territories.
Telegrams reporting Lord Belstead's Press Conference in Hong Kong in December 1982.
Telegrams reporting the Prime Minister's Press Conference in Hong Kong in September 1982.
Chronology of major events and statements concerning Hong Kong (1793-July 1982).
History of Hong Kong's acquisition by Britain and a note on foreign settlements and concessions in China.
Blin
R D Clift
15 September 1983
SUBURAN, ANG KWIN HER CARE SUNT PR
SECRET
Hong Kong Department