TNAG-1257-FCO40-1590-Third-countries-and-the-future-of-Hong-Kong-1983 — Page 193

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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT

PMVC (83) 8(j)

3 NOVEMBER 1983

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ANGLO-GERMAN SUMMIT

8-9 NOVEMBER 1983

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C HONG KONG

BRIEF BY FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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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 DEFI

(i)

Sinces

Lady Young saw Dr Mertes anlySeptember, since when

4th (22-23 September) and 5th (19-20 October) rounds held in second, more detailed phase of Sino-British talks w 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. since Honly.

(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). Their rote

central. Governor and Unofficial members of EXCO visited

London again 6-8 October.

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