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Sir P Cradock initialled the MOU on 30 June.
outcome.
Satisfactory
Governor agrees. EXCO will be briefed on 2 July.
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Hong Kong need urgently to proceed with two major tenders and hope for green light for other work.
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Plan to publish MOU (and announce visit) on 4 July. Parliamentary handling?
Other bilateral contacts: Qian to visit London 10-15 September? Mrs Thatcher in Peking (c. 11 September). G Howe visiting Hong Kong, China 24-30 September. Gummer visiting China 24-30 September.
Mr
Sir
B. CHINA'S MFN STATUS
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We are sending across draft PQ on decision to renew China's MFN status unconditionally. Should aim to table this week (to coincide with Congress' consideration of the
issue).
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