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following arguments:
(a)
(b)
(c)
The importance of underpinning prosperity and stability in Hong Kong.
This itself a contribution to continued Chinese reasonableness in the Western interest.
Peculiar importance attached by Hong Kong residents to their continued freedom of movement beyond 1997.
(d)
More likely to stay permanently if not hemmed in.
(e)
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(g)
A liberal gesture over visas would be very well received in Hong Kong as a contribution to local confidence.
HMG would value it as a token of similar FRG confidence in Hong Kong's future.
France waived visa requirements in 1983 (and Austria last year).
not heard of any problems.
We have
Derek Jones can of course arrange to visit Bonn from Brussels at any convenient time to elaborate on the arguments at the Augärtiges Amt but I do not think we should rely exclusively on him to relay the message. It would be helpful if the enterprise was seen to enjoy the direct blessing of HMG.
This letter is as you can see for information and planning. We shall let you know how things go with Herr Kuehn.
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MVD, FCO
Chancery, Bonn
Derek Jones Esq., Brussels
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Political Adviser