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Andrew Neil Esq Editor
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As you well know, the Secretary of State has, as part of his
current Far East tour, recently visited Peking. There he
personally reviewed the progress of the Anglo-Chinese talks
aimed at maintaining the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong
after 1997. On 18 April, Sir Geoffrey went on to Hong Kong,
where after an intensive programme of meetings with local people,
he made a televised statement on the progress of the talks.
The local reaction to Sir Geoffrey's statement was covered
by your correspondent in the official press party, Simon
Winchester. The article filed by him did not in the Secretary
of State's view, accurately reflect the nature of the reaction
in Hong Kong. I have to say I wholeheartedly agree with
Sir Geoffrey's view of the article.
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The Government Information Service press summary, a copy of
which I attach, gives a resumé of local press reaction, which
seems to bear out our view of Mr Winchester's article.
I would be grateful if this letter could be considered as
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