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CAZADM

CONFIDENTIAL

VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE TO HONG KONG: 29-31 MAY 1988

BRIEF NO 13: AIR SERVICES

Objectives

To note satisfactory progress in ASA separation process and reaffirm HMG's support.

1.

2.

To stress that, although there are some differences between HMG

and the Hong Kong Government over the review of bilateral air

services, we are committed to an early conclusion of the review in

line with agreed terms of reference.

Points to make

[With Governor, officials and ExCol

But

Welcome continuing good progress in ASA separation.

disappointed that Chinese authorities are slow in commenting on initialled ASAS. No doubt internal differences play a part.

HMG fully committed to moving ahead with separation process as

quickly as resources allow. Glad that more talks with various

partners lined up for next few months.

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HMG aim to conclude review of bilateral air services at early

Happy to reaffirm objective of review balanced civil aviation relationship between Britain and Hong Kong.

stage.

to ensure more

CONFIDENTIAL

Hong Kong Department May 1988