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FUTURE OF HONG KONG

1. I attach a draft acknowledgement to the Governor's letter of

25 May to Sir E Youde concerning Sir Y K Kan's recent private visit 31A to Peking.

2. It is encouraging that Liao Changzhi went out of his way to

impress on Sir Y K China's understanding of the short-term problems

of confidence. It appears the point is sinking in. But we are under

no illusions that the Chinese will be prepared to bite on a solution

for some time to come.

5 June 1981

R D Clift

Hong Kong and General Department

cc: FED

Thank you.

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