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You are seeing Mr Shore this afternoon at 4 pm You
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should see Dr Wilson's letter of 4 May about the con visit
of Mr David Steel to Hong Kong and China.
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There are two points which arise from Mr Steel's visit.
The first is that Mr Shore should be aware that Chinese leaders
may complain about alleged mistreatment of Chinese nationals
transitting Hong Kong. As you know, we are puzzled by these
complaints which, as far as we can tell, are groundless.
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Kong are willing to investigate specific complaints regarding
named individuals and any that have been made so far have been
answered to our satisfaction.
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The second point concerns public statements on the future
of Hong Kong. Mr Steel's replies at his press conference went further
than we would have wished but have probably done no serious damage.
However, you may wish to explain the delicacy of the position to
Mr Shore and suggest that he might want to clear his public line
on this subject with the Governor.
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Mr Shore is seeing the Secretary of State on 14 May;
I attach a copy of the brief on the future which I have submitted
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13 May 1981
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