TNAG-1441-FCO40-1925-Constitutional-development-in-Hong-Kong-1987 — Page 182

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6.

Following discussion with Governor, and besides Ambassador's regular contacts with Zhou, Ministers will be able to pursue discussion at UNGA or during State Visit.

7.

n JJLG

[Unless Zhou clearly accepts that discussion with Governor is next step.] Advisable not to put subject on

July

IV agenda. If known that it had been discussed, Hong Kong opinion would be worried that Peking was directly involved, through JLG, in conduct of 1987 review. Would undermine authority of HKG, damage confidence.

8. [If pressed] Have made it clear we are not ruling out discussion of political developments in JLG. But not wise

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Preferable to pursue through informal

at present junctures curs

strength of Hong Kong

sensitivities.

channels.

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