* ix)
vii) Areas of disagreement with the Chinese [suggest removing emotive
reference to sovereignty. Answer now reads]
''Of course there are differences between us. If there were not
there would be no need for negotiation. However given our common
objective I believe.....for the Territory.''
viii) Recent steps taken by some South East Asian countries to woo Hong
*
Kong's investment. /Why no British counter to leaks from the Chinese side? Is our silence not damaging to confidence?
13 September 1983
IVOR ROBERTS
News Department