SECRET
CHECKLIST
FUTURE OF HONG KONG: SECRETARY OF STATE'S LUNCH WITH LORD SHAWCROSS, TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER 1983
POINTS TO MAKE
1.
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Sino-British talks continuing
differences between us
but agreed common aim.
2.
Basis for confdence in Hong Kong Not grasped by Chinese.
Trying to educate.
3.
Chinese propaganda
Recently intensified.
Conveys false
impression.
China's Hong Kong plan Rudimentary.
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Does not inspire
4.
confidence which is central issue.
5.
'Internationalisation of Hong Kong's Executive Council
Interesting concept but appears out of line with China's stated
plan for Hong Kong.
6.
Financial value of Hong Kong to UK Only that of normal
trading partner.
7.
Sovereignty
8.
Differences of view, but we are not inflexible.
Acceptability In close touch with Hong Kong public
opinion. Governor and Unofficials in London 6-8 October.
9.
Hong Kong economy Undoubtedly affected by uncertainty.
But given underlying political/economic situation Hong Kong dollar
much undervalued.
Hong Kong Department
3 October 1983
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