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CALL ON THE PUS BY MR COOK, DIRECTOR GENERAL, AUSTRALIAN OFFICE OF

NATIONAL ASSESSMENTS

FUTURE OF HONG KONG

BACKGROUND

To bring himself up-to-date he may wish to glance at the following::

1.

The PUS is familiar with the general background.

2.

A

B

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(a) Newsweek story of 23 June.(Washington tel 1683 & Hong Kong tel

826)

(b) Extract from Lady Young's speech in the House of Lords on 23

June.

(c) FCO tels 214 and 215 . on Mr Donald's briefing of the

Australian High Commissioner on 23 June.

GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO LONDON

3.

Governor and EXCO Unofficials in London on 4 and 5 July. Expect

to see the Prime Minister and FCO Ministers.

[NOT FOR USE]

4. We have now reached informal agreement on agenda for substantive

talks. Ambassador and Vice Minister Yao expected to formalise it this

week. May result in substantive talks, involving the Governor, starting

on 12 July.

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