TNAG-2243-FCO40-3224-Most-favoured-nation-status-for-China-impact-on-Hong-Kong-1991 — Page 105

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CONFIDENCE IN HONG KONG WILL BE ENHANCED IF BRITAIN AND CHINA CAN COOPERATE EFFECTIVELY TO MANAGE THE TRANSITION TO CHINESE SOVEREIGNTY.

HONG KONG WILL BE SERIOUSLY AFFECTED IF THE UNITED STATES DOES NOT RENEW CHINA'S MOST FAVOURED NATION STATUS. WE HAVE THEREFORE LOBBIED EXTENSIVELY IN THE UNITED STATES IN SUPPORT OF RENEWAL OF THAT STATUS BECAUSE OF HONG KONG.

I HOPE THAT THE SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT WILL LEND ITS SUPPORT TO THESE EFFORTS, IN THE INTERESTS OF HONG KONG'S CONTINUING PROSPERITY.

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