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25 JUL 1989
From:
A R Paul
Hong Kong Department
Private Secretary
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Date: 25 July 1989
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CC: Mr Gillmore
Mr McLaren
HONG KONG: MESSAGE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM EXCO
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I submit a draft reply to the message to the Secretary of
State from EXCO contained in Hong Kong telno 2493.
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But it will be
This is essentially a courtesy response. nonetheless important to set the right tone. I recommend that the
message should flag up:
the Secretary of State's recognition of the extent of the
difficulties which Hong Kong is facing;
his wish to visit Hong Kong before long;
the personal commitment of his predecessor.
I have drafted accordingly.
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