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CONFIDENTIAL
MR MAUDE'S VISIT TO HONG KONG, 17-19 SEPTEMBER 1989
BRIEF NO 4 : CHECKLIST OF POINTS TO RAISE WITH SENIOR OFFICIALS
Checklist of points to raise
Economy of Hong Kong
Effect of recent events on business confidence eg land and
property prices, stock exchange etc.
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Any signs that foreign companies have been delaying investment
decisions?
Likely effect on economic growth this year? Risk of recession?
Impact on Hong Kong/China trade?
Emigration/Nationality
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What specific steps are Hong Kong Government taking to monitor emigration trends?
What are the most recent projections of emigration trends for
1989 and 1990?
Which sectors of the population are most affected?
Vietnamese Boat People
Are LegCo likely to put forward a motion calling for abandonment
of first asylum? If so, when and what is likely to happen?
Your view on implications of abandoning first asylum? Would Marine Police really be prepared to watch people drown?
Do you think Correctional Services Department/Royal Hong Kong Police might need reinforcement by Army in managing/maintaining
security in camps? Implications for our negotiations with Chinese
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