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PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO CHINA: LEGAL IMMIGRATION

20/9

1. As you know, the Chinese have recently responded to

our approach of November 1981 on legal immigration, and have

agreed to take back travellers issued with two-way permits

if they overstay in Hong Kong.

2. We have issued a supplement on this subject to the

brief on Defence and Security for the Hong Kong section of

the Prime Minister's visit. The Governor of Hong Kong and

HM Ambassador, Peking, consider that, if a suitable opportunity

arises, the Prime Minister may wish to express appreciation

for Chinese cooperation generally, show awareness of this

recent response and express the hope that it will lead to a

reduction in the numbers now coming to Hong Kong for permanent

settlement. This issue does not, however, fit easily into

any of the existing briefs. I therefore attach Points to Make

and Background for you to feed into the Prime Minister if and

when you think appropriate.

15 September 1982

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RD Clift

Hong Kong and General Department

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