TNAG-1040-FCO40-1290-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1981 — Page 24

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Para.13: After 4th sentence add: 'In particular, in order to take account of Chinese sensitivities it should not appear to exclude the possibility that HMG might recognise Chinese sovereignty over Hong Kong'.

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KC Walker Asian Region

Research Department G 59/4 233′′ 3473

19 November 1981

cc Mr Davies FED

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I also return the copy of "chopt, herewith.

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