TNAG-1312-FCO40-1687-Future-of-Hong-Kong-views-and-involvement-of-Australia--Cana-1984 — Page 64

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Searcy of State

From: R D Clift

Hong Kong Dept

PRISTA: Date: 21 February 1984

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Copy: PS/Mr Luce

PS/PUS

Mr Donald

Mr Elliott, FED. Mr Chick, SPD.

MESSAGE TO THE PRIME MINISTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER: HONG KONG

Mr Coles' letter of 13 February requested a draft reply from the Prime Minister to Mr Hawke who, through the Australian High Commissioner here, has provided an account of

his recent discussion about Hong Kong with the Chinese Premier, Zhao Ziyang.

2.

I submit in draft:

(a) a Private Secretary letter to Mr Coles covering;

(b)

a letter from Mr Coles to the Australian High Commissioner here to enclose;

a reply from the Prime Minister to Mr Hawke.

(c)

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