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expect the relaxation to be welcomed, particularly in trade, business and tourist circles. There have been a number of representations from interest groups urging greater flexibility, and these have attracted sympathetic media

coverage.

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There will be no formal publicity and no Legislative Council Brief will be issued. Instead local business representatives will Council question on on 11 July 1990.

be briefed privately. A Legislative this matter will receive a written reply We feel this approach will permit the Chinese side to ignore the change, whereas a higher profile might provoke an unhelpful response.

(Principal Assistant Secretary (Security), Mr J. F.

MORRIS will attend for this item.)

26 June 1990

(SCR 2/2071/89)

COUNCIL CHAMBER

CONFIDENTIAL