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BRIEFING FOR LORD COCKFIELD'S VISIT TO CHINA 19-27 NOVEMBER : FUTURE OF HONG KONG

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As requested in Mrs Coe's minute of 2 November, I attach a background brief on this subject. It follows closely the briefing provided for the Secretary of State for Energy's visit to China and Hong Kong, 2-10 November.

2. We may later need to update the material to take account of any significant developments arising from the next round of Sino-British talks on 14/15 November. I shall be in touch about this at the appropriate time.

4 November 1983

Mesers Donald o mom's briefed Lad Codfeld on

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J S C Priest (M) Hong Kong Department (WH305) 233 4475

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