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MR RENTON'S VISIT TO HONG KONG (27 31 OCTOBER 1985)
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5.
HONG KONG ECONOMY
Points to Make in Public and to Hong Kong Government Officials
1.
Confidence clearly re-established
following signing of
Agreement.
appears to be only temporary setback and generally the
Hong Kong economy is performing well. Revised estimates of
1985 growth still very respectable in comparison to other major
Recent downturn in level of domestic exports
economies.
2.
Aware of your
your worries about clamour for protectionist
policies, particularly in the United States. Doing all we can
to help Hong Kong. Mr Brittan raising Hong Kong worries during
current visit to Washington.