501
SECRET UK EYES A LOCSEN
- that the original reasons for early withdrawal
are no longer valid: it is now considered that the Chinese are likely to
make decisions about their post 1997 deployment in Hong Kong irrespective
of future reductions in the British Garrison. EXCO indicated that future
decisions on naval and military strength should therefore be taken solely
on the basis of the practical and psychological needs in Hong Kong. EXCO
stated they would need to take a considered view at a later stage on what
those needs will be.
C.
Major Review - Timescale.
Redacted under FOI exemption section 27(1)
ROW 113 (HONG)
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SECRET UK EYES A LOCSEN