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NO. 51
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17 JUN 1983
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Mr Donald ald
R.S. Issue
futbolo
FUTURE OF HONG KONG: THE DEATH OF LIAO CHENGZHI
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B48)
1.
The death was announced on 10 June of Liao Chenzhi, who, for a considerable number of years right up to the time of his death, had been one of the key Chinese officials dealing with Hong Kong and Overseas Chinese affairs.
2.
I attach a draft letter to No. 10 commenting on Liao's death and its possible implications. FED and Research Department agree.
1 3. Also attached is Liao's obituary from the Times of 11 June.
شباح الله
15 June 1983
W Morris
Kong Hong Department K 221
233 3722
cc PS/PUS
Mr Giffard HD/PUSD
Mr Thomson FED
Mr Flower PUSD
Mr Martin Assessments Staff
I have amended Vwo
sechas.
Shimmi, Jagree
Astreld
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