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DAILY ROUND-UP FOR THE PRIME MINISTER: HONG KONG
Secretary of State's Meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister in New York, 27 September
1. Wu repeated tough Chinese position.
were many areas which could be discussed.
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Wu however repeated that there ·
Mr Luce's meeting with EXCO in Hong Kong on 27 September
EXCO divided on dangers of breakdown and in next stages. Unofficials expressed readiness to visit London at any time. (Hong Kong telno 1420 to FCO).
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Hong Kong dollar and Stock Markets
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Hong Kong dollar has recovered slightly following limited intervention by Hong Kong Government. On 28 September closed at 8.32 to US$ (up 8 cents over previous day). Hang Seng index closed at 777.0 (down 23.7).
Hong Kong Department
28 September 1983
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