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11. The Chinese have recently described Hong Kong as a "region". This is not acceptable to HMG because it could imply that Hong Kong is a region of China. The term should not

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therefore be used in UN documents. If this is likely to

lead to difficulties with the Chinese delegation, the UK delegation should refer the matter immediately to the FCO.

Hong Kong Department

1 September 1976

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