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due to be produced by mid-1992 as indicated in the catalogue of studies (6) to be undertaken in support of the withdrawal plan. Subject to endorsement by the COS of the proposed major 1991 review, the overall DGMSI-led intelligence study is to be assigned a revised completion date of 1 July 1991.
ASSUMPTIONS
15. Confidence in Chinese Policy. CDS 7/87 was based on the assumption that there would be no significant deterioration in the relationship between the PRCG and HMG, and that the PRCG would maintain its pragmatic approach to the future of Hong Kong.
Consultation on transfer of responsibility for Defence and Public
order has continued since February 1987 through the medium of the
JLG.
Note:
6.
D Cts Staff(R)/76/259/28 dated 21 August 1988
COS49.6-17
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