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Chinese modernisation plans. Sino-British relations excellent.
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.
Must
IMMIGRATION FROM CHINA
Applaud efforts of security forces to contain illegal immigration.
Realise extent of problems caused by large influx.
9.
10. (Defensive):
Legal immigration is less serious problem.
Numbers
high but stable.
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REGIONAL AIR SERVICES
1.1.
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
14.
Not
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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