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VISIT OF PUS TO JAPAN: 12-15 DECEMBER 1991
CHINA/HONG KONG
HKD $21/1
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Objectives
- To encourage continued Japanese lobbying of the Chinese,
particularly on democracy in Hong Kong.
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To keep the Japanese engaged in the airport-project, preferably backing Anglo-Japanese consortia.
Points to make
Hong Kong general
- Valuable UK/Japanese dialogue. Grateful for Japanese efforts to influence China, eg helpful representations on
the airport.
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Airport project now moving apace. Discussions with
Chinese in new Airport Committee very smooth.
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Pleased that Japanese and British companies bidding
strongly. Lantau Fixed Crossing tenders due on 16 December. Hope Anglo-Japanese Consortium will succeed: a good sign of Anglo-Japanese cooperation. But Hong Kong Government
insist contracts will be awarded on their merits, not as
political favours.
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