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CONFIDENTIAL
CALL ON THE LORD PRIVY SEAL BY SIR LAWRENCE KADOORIE CBE
GUANGDONG NUCLEAR PROJECT
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UK/HONG KONG RELATIONS
1. HMG firmly committed to Hong Kong. Keen to see confidence
maintained. Many admirers in UK of Hong Kong's phenomenal economic
success combined with progressive social policies.
UK/HONG KONG/CHINA RELATIONS
2. UK/China relations excellent.
Recognise importance of good China/
Hong Kong/UK relations for Hong Kong's future.
FUTURE OF HONG KONG
3. Recent Chinese statements reassuring but obviously need under-
pinning. Development of commercial and industrial cooperation clearly
helpful towards securing Hong Kong's long term future.
[If pressed] The question of the long-term future of Hong Kong and
the related one of the leases in the New Territories is being looked
at. But can say no more than that.
SIGNIFICANCE OF GUANGDONG PROJECT
4. Project of great interest. Appreciate its potential political
significance. Should contribute to development of Hong Kong-Guangdong
region. Should also encourage China's vested interest in Hong Kong's
stability in view of the foreign exchange earnings which will accrue
to China through the sale of electricity to CLP. Clearly also possible
benefits for UK industry.
POSSIBLE HMG FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN GUANGDONG PROJECT [If raised]
5. Helpful to have Sir Lawrence's assessment of Chinese attitude.
This is really a matter for Secretary of State for Industry. Presume
discussed with him. Sure full consideration will be given to role HMG
should play.
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