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VISIT OF MALAYSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER: BRIEFING ON FUTURE OF HONG KONG

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As requested in Mr Newton's minute of 18 July, I attach points to make and a background brief for use during this visit.

2. Although the original request was for defensive briefing material, Kuala Lumpur telno 283 indicates that Mr Ghazali would welcome a briefing on the current state of play in our talks with the Chinese about the future of Hong Kong.

21 July 1983

RJ F Hoare

Hong Kong Department

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