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CALL ON MR NEEDHAM (MINISTER FOR TRADE)
BY MR VICTOR FUNG: 11.45 4 JUNE 1992
CHINA'S MOST FAVOURED NATION STATUS (MFN)
Points to Make
BRIEFING for Gocellind
CALL ON HK TAL FILE
- President Bush has decided on unconditional renewal.
Excellent news for Hong Kong.
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Understand decision is subject to challenge by Congress.
We will monitor situation closely and lobby on Capitol
Hill when necessary, in liaison with Hong Kong Government
representatives.
- Well appreciate how serious an effect non-renewal or conditional renewal would have on Hong Kong's economy.
NESADH/1
JRB
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