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The Secretary of State's statement has been well received in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Government have agreed with us a memorandum which they will be circulating to other members of the EEC.
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Register of Shipping
The Department of Trade's proposals are being considered in Hong Kong. There is a conflict of interest between Hong Kong shipowners and, particularly, the British Seamen's Unions that may make agreement impossible.
12. Air Services for Scandinavian Airlines
The application by the Scandinavian Airline SAS to fly to Hong Kong, which is backed by the Hong Kong Government, is still pending. SAS have refused to offer any compensation to British Airways. The Hong Kong Government have agreed to try to persuade them to make an offer.
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Illegal Immigration from South Vietnam and Other
Third Countries
beer with the comments which
We have recently had discussions with Hong Kong and Amnesty International about the 119 South Vietnamese who arrived in Hong Kong by junk on 2 June. The brief is attached together with the telegram we have sent to Hong Kong. repatriate the whole group. trouble in this country and from Amnesty International. The prime responsibility rests with the Government of Hong Kong but we need to concert policy and views as far as possible.
HONG KONG/CHINA QUESTIONS
Hong Kong have now decided to
We are likely to meet political
14. The Chinese "Representative"
A separate brief is being submitted by Far Eastern
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