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Anglo-Hong Kong Links
DSR 11C (Revised 5/87)
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14.
One way in which we can underline our commitment to
the territory is by making it clear that we intend to
maintain a substantial official presence in Hong Kong
after 1997 and to do all that we can to promote more
extensive links between Britain and Hong Kong, both
economic and cultural. We are now looking for a suitable
site for our future Consulate General,
which if it is to
make the sort of impact we want will require substantial
financial resources. We decided last year to upgrade the
post of Senior British Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong,
as
a mark of the importance we attach to our growing
commercial relationship with Hong Kong. And we have
given our support to private initiatives to strenthen
Anglo-Hong Kong links in ways consistent with our own
objectives.
15.
While
Emigration from Hong Kong is
is a fact of life.
taking full account of the sensitivities mentioned in
paragraph 13 above, it is important that we should not
ignore the opportunities arising from entrepreneurs and
other talented individuals who have decided to leave Hong
Kong and who wish to invest and make their lives
overseas.
People in this category could make a
significant contribution to Britain and Hong Kong after
1997. We need to ensure that such individuals clearly
understand that they would be welcome in Britain and that
our rules on settlement and nationality can be operated
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