TNAG-2243-FCO40-3224-Most-favoured-nation-status-for-China-impact-on-Hong-Kong-1991 — Page 161

Aadvor

PS/Lord Caithness

Private Secretary

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FROM: A R Paul

Hong Kong Department

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17 May 1991

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Sir J Coles

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HONG KONG/CHINA: FURTHER MESSAGES

Mr Burns o/r

Mr Davies, FED

Mr Colvin, SEAD

Mr Thomas, SPD

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Pe√ √21/5

1. The Secretary of State would like to send messages to:

the Canadian Foreign Minister (in advance of

Mr Mulroney's visit to Hong Kong and Japan (22-25 May)

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the Australian Foreign Minister

the Singaporean Foreign Minister

the Japanese Foreign Minister

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The Heads of Post of the countries concerned strongly support this action.

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I submit drafts, which follow the terms of the message to Mr de Michelis, already agreed by the Sectretary of State, amended as appropriate.

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A R Paul

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