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MDLIAN 0931
YOUR WILL SEE THAT WE HAD A FULL DISCUSSION OF DEFENCE AND PUBLIC ORDER. THAT INCLUDED A USEFUL EXCHANGE ON THE QUESTION OF THE SITES NOW OCCUPIED BY THE BRITISH GARRISON AND THE FACILITIES WHICH THE FUTURE CHINA GARRISON WILL. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT AND COMPLEX SUBJECT AND LIKELY TO FIGURE ON OUR AGENDA FOR SOME TIME. A3 THE COMMUNIQUE SUGGESTS DISCUSSIONS AT EXPERT LEVEL WILL BE NEEDED TO DISCUSS THE DETAILS.
JLG OFFICES IN HONG KONG
FIRST JLG PLENARY SINCE 1 JULY. HAPPY TO SEE THAT ESTABLISHMENT OF
BRITISH AND CHINESE OFFICES HAS LED TO EVEN CLOSER COOPERATION BETWEEN THE TWO SIDES: DAY TO DAY BASIS, OFTEN QUITE INFORMAL. WILL ASSIST DESPATCH OF BUSINESS. ROUTINE CONTACTS ENABLE FILL CONSULTATION TO TAKE PLACE OVER TIME. MINDS THEREFORE FOCUS! ED AT PLENARY ON KEY AREAS. DISCUSSION CAN CONTINUE HERE AFTER I HAVE RETURNED TO LONDON. MORE EFFICIENT PROCESS.
ENDS
WILSON
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DISTRIBUTION
51
MAIN
48
.HONG KONG AGREEMENT
. (RESTRICTED)
LIMITED
HKD
HD/FED
RESEARCH (FE)
PUSD
PS/LORD GLENARTHUR
PS/MR EGGAR
MR GILLMORE
MR MCLAREN
ADDITIONAL
3
MR EDWARDS LEGAL ADVISERS
MR WHOMERSLEY LEGAL ADVISERS
MR FIFOOT HKD
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