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POINTS TO MAKE TO HKG OFFICIALS AND UMELCO MEMBERS

4.

any

Important to use JLG constructively, while blocking

Chinese attempt to interfere through it in administration of Hong Kong. Clear that it is best forum

for getting co-ordinated responses and decisions on Hong

Kong matters from Chinese machine.

5.

Disappointing that unable to achieve agreement on GATT at first meeting. Appear to be divisions in Chinese

Government. We are maintaining the pressure on Chinese.

Hope for agreement at next meeting of Group.

6.

to

Very much doubt if we shall be able formally

raise Basic Law either in JLG meetings, or any sub-group.

But hope to put our points in the margins.

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7.

(Participation of Unofficials) The British side includes two Hong Kong Government officials. Group is a

diplomatic body and not appropriate to

Unofficials.

EXCO is of

of course fully consulted,

was during the negotiations.

include

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