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25 JUL 1989

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A R Paul

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Date: 25 July 1989

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CC: Mr Gillmore

Mr McLaren

HONG KONG: MESSAGE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM EXCO

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I submit a draft reply to the message to the Secretary of

State from EXCO contained in Hong Kong telno 2493.

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But it will be

This is essentially a courtesy response. nonetheless important to set the right tone. I recommend that the

message should flag up:

the Secretary of State's recognition of the extent of the

difficulties which Hong Kong is facing;

his wish to visit Hong Kong before long;

the personal commitment of his predecessor.

I have drafted accordingly.

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