TNAG-1392-FCO40-1864-Future-of-Hong-Kong-briefing-for-meetings-and-visits-1985 — Page 9

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reduced again to 4 battalions in 1987. The Chinese were informed of our decision in advance and have so far made no comment.

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On Hong Kong, the two Prime Minister reviewed with satisfsaction the work conducted by the Joint Liaison Group and by the Land Commission since the entry into force of the Joint Declaration.

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