UNCLASSIFIED
8 May
Talks
Chen Ziying of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office said the Chinese had no difficulty with resuming meetings of the Airport Committee. what was crucial was if the British could now put forward a new financing proposal consistent with the MOU.
If so, both sides could then proceed with their discussions. Hong Kong telno 711.
3 May
Zhou Nan quoted as saying he was cautiously optimistic about the talks. As long as the two sides had the same sincerity, even the most difficult questions could be resolved.
Hong Kong telno 671.
Joint Liaison Group
10 May
Guo Fengmin said there was no need to worry that the no date had yet been set for the next JLG. Both sides were in contact now and an announcement would be made when a meeting was to be held. Hong Kong telno 725
Far Eastern Section
Research and Analysis Department
18 May 1993
UNCLASSIFIED