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Prime Minister our thoughts on possible options, including mention

of the sovereignty issue, I think we must try to impress upon

Mr Heath the need for caution when talking about this subject.

would come most effectively from the Secretary of State and the

attached draft takes this into account.

5.

General background material on Japan, China and Hong Kong is

being sent separately to Mr Heath's office.

24 March 1982

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Hong Kong and General Department

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think it wiser to concentrate

in what Mr. Healt might day

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not to encourage him to

enter discussion in beling with the

Chinese authorities.

made

I have this

a few amendments,

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