CODF 18-77
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HKK 040/11
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Mr McLennan (North American Department WH 317)
BRIEFING FOR VISIT OF PUS TO WASHINGTON 21-4
FUTURE OF HONG KONG
1. Your minute of 3 June refers.
2.
I attach:
(a)
'Points to make' (defensive)
(b)
TILA
file
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TKK 045711 АКК
RECEIVED IN REGISTRY NO. 51
2 8 JUN 1983
DESK OF
INDEX
REGISTRY Action Taken
3.
Background on the future of Hong Kong.
FED agree.
See 2)
The PUS is aware of the general background on the future. If there are any significant developments between now and the PUS's visit we shall let you know.
Americus
4. Apart from Mr Shultz and Mr Bush, the only people who have had briefing from us so far on this subject are senior State Department officials, ie, Mr Wolfovitz and Mr Burt. The Americans also receive material on this subject through intelli- gence channels.
14 June 1983
cc: Mr Thomson (with encs) FED.
سم السا
W Morris
Hong Kong Department
K 221
233 3722