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Chinese modernisation plans. Sino-British relations excellent. Must
build on this basis.
DEFENSIVE
8. (If pressed). Do not expect to come up in Peking. Best to
concentrate on, concrete questions which would further our common
interest in maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.
IMMIGRATION FROM CHINA
9.
Applaud efforts of security forces to contain illegal immigration
Realise extent of problems caused by large influx.
10. (Defensive):
Legal immigration is less serious problem.
Numbers
high but stable.
REGIONAL AIR SERVICES
11. Glad that Hong Kong/Shanghai services have been resumed.
that a long term solution can be found.
Hope
DEFENCE COSTS AGREEMENT
12.
Pleased that new agreement concluded.
Reaffirm HMG's
responsibility for defence of Hong Kong and for paying proportion of
costs.
MACLENNAN AFFAIR
13. Case is being investigated by Commission of Inquiry.
appropriate to comment.
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
Not
14. Great admiration both in UK and internationally, for Hong Kong's
humane attitude towards refugees.
Recognise difficulties caused by
continued presence of refugees. UK concentrating on fulfilling
commitment to accept 10,000 refugees.
15. (If pressed). To early to comment on possibility of new quota. (UMELCO only). But have discussed with Governors and will consider
carefully.
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