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REGIONAL AIR SERVICES
15. Express HMG's concern at the temporary suspension of services
on the Hong Kong/Shanghai route.
16. Reaffirm HMG's commitment to establish air links between Hong
Kong and the People's Republic of China at the earliest possible
opportunity. Air Services Agreement signed in November 1979.
17. Confirm HMG's commitment to find a solution to the problem
compatible with the interests of Hong Kong.
REPLACEMENT FOR KAI TAK AIRPORT
18.
Understand airport has to be replaced by 1990 and present pre-
ferred site is north of Lantao Island. No final decision made.
19. Aware of suggestions that airport might be in China, just north
of border. This would obviously raise very complex problems. There
have been no discussions with the Chinese on the subject. Do not
plan to raise it during visit to Peking.
ENTRY OF HONG KONG BRITISH-PASSPORT HOLDERS TO WEST GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
20. Tried to persuade West Germans and Austrians to waive visa
requirement for Hong Kong British-passport holders. Await response
from Austrians. Ultimately, authorities of each individual country
decide for themselves who has right to enter their territory.
[If pressed]: Not optimistic but will consider another approach to
Germans.
UK ENTRY CERTIFICATES FOR VISITORS
21.
Hong Kong British-passport holders visiting UK do not require
prior entry clearance.
But the facility available and a practical
help to intending visitors.
sometimes be issued.
Multiple visit entry certificates may
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