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HONG KONG

BRIEF BY FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

UK OBJECTIVE (IF THIS SUBJECT IS RAISED)

To give the Germans a general outline of our talks with

the Chinese Government on the future of Hong Kong.

POINTS TO MAKE (DEFENSIVE)

1. (i)

Since Lady Young saw Dr Mertes early September,

4th (22-23 September) and 5th (19-20 October) rounds held

in second, more detailed phase of Sino-British talks.

Common aim of maintaining Hong Kong's stability and

prosperity. 19-20 October round useful and constructive.

Next meeting 14-15 November. Governor of Hong Kong

participating.

(ii) Content of talks confidential.

(iii) We aim to seek settlement acceptable to Britain, China and people of Hong Kong. Their views taken fully

into account. In close consultation through Governor

with Hong Kong's Executive Council (EXCO). Governor and

Unofficial members of EXCO visited London again 6-8

October.

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