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The Prime Minister could also mention potential in the
energy sector, particularly coal, offshore oil and
thermal power;
v) for the background information of the Prime Minsiter
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an account of the position on aid for China, which we
currently reviewing urgently.
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International Issues Brief
10.
This will be relatively straightforward. Possible
topics are listed in my letter of 14 November.
11. We will provide separate briefing for the call on
Chairman Deng Xiaoping. Although necessarily shorter and
more atmospheric than substantial, it will probably be
more important. We would envisage a single brief, to
include a large element on Hong Kong and distilling the
general lines of the briefing of non-Hong Kong subjects
prepared for the talks with Premier Zhao.
THE VISIT TO HONG KONG
12. The aims of the visit to Hong Kong will be to
demonstrate the personal concern of the Prime Minister
for the future of the territory and the smooth
implementation of the Sino-British agreement; and to
convey to the international community a sense of
Britain's confidence in Hong Kong's continued role as a
business and financial centre.
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