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THE ORIGINAL HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR 84 YEARS UNDER FOI
UNDER EXEMPTION No.
SIR Y K PAO'S CALL ON THE PRIME MINISTER: 30 APRIL 1985
FUTURE OF HONG KONG
OUR OBJECTIVES
No objective but to thank Sir Y K for his efforts in connection
with the Ningbo steel mill.
1.
HIS OBJECTIVES
To be seen meeting the Prime Minister.
3. To be briefed on progress in discussions with the Chinese about
the future of Hong Kong.
2.
4.
To seek to participate in the visit of Premier Zhao Ziyang to
the UK.
5.
YOUR RESPONSE
6.
Glad to note that economic indicators show
show that confidence has
returned to Hong Kong economy since signing of the agreement. Noted
Sir Y K Pao's recent takeover
of
the Wheelock Marden group in Hong
confidence A helpful expression of
in the future of Hong
Grateful for your efforts in connection with the Ningbo steel
mill project, and for the assistance you have given to Davy MacKee.
Kong
Kong.
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7. Hong Kong Act has now received Royal Assent. Precise date of
ratification not yet fixed but must be before 30 June.
8.
Joint Liaison Group and Land Commission will be established once
agreement has come into force.
Details relating to their
establishment under discussion with the Chinese. Composition will
be announced in due course. Jay
[Defensive] Hong Kong Government Officials will certainly take part.
Speculation about individuals who might be members of the
Group remains по моre than that.
(If asked about visit of Governor of Hong Kong from 22-24 April].
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