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fashion. Nonetheless, the future for our dealings with the
Hong Kong Government remains unsettled. Vietnamese
migrants, the Consulate-General, Defence Lands, Exco/Legco,
Keswickry and patrol boats are all areas where the Hong Kong Government and our interests might not always coincide or where more will be expected of one side than it can deliver. They will need continuing careful handling.
the second night of my stay I experienced my first typhoon
in Hong Kong. An omen? I hope not!
On
11. My thanks again to Natasha and David Wilson for their marvellous hospitality and support. And a word of appreciation too to Messrs Burns and Cox who accompanied me, offering valuable advice and bearing the brunt of my humour.
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