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diplomacy

questions is not all on the side of protectionism and that there

is also recognition that Hong Kong, as well as Lancashire,

must be given a fair deal. - and you not remember that

of imma

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In British centres of finance and commerce, of course,

Hong Kong's reputation is second to none. There is also growing

awareness among the public in the United Kingdom of Hong Kong and

Of course your publicity services and you are

its position.

wise to use them

city in the world.

have a good start in the most photogenic

want to

We in the British Government will continue to do our best

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We understand your problems and your aspirations

and through visits and reports we keep in close touch. This

visit of mine, short though it is, has greatly helped to confirm

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We pay you the compliment of

believing you well able to manage your own affairs within the

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limitations of your constitution This has always been the

tradition. I have only to look around me to see that it has

worked out pretty well. Our principal political concern is that

social progress should match your economic growth. This, I

know, is your Government's objective and it already has many

achievements to its credit in this field. This is the only

sound basis on which a thriving and industrious community

such as yours can be built.

6.

But I am also responsible for the external relations of

the United Kingdom and I want to speak to you about two of the

international developments which I consider among the most

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