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A: AIRPORT

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Sir P Cradock initialled the MOU on 30 June.

outcome.

Satisfactory

Governor agrees. EXCO will be briefed on 2 July.

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Hong Kong need urgently to proceed with two major tenders and hope for green light for other work.

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Plan to publish MOU (and announce visit) on 4 July. Parliamentary handling?

Other bilateral contacts: Qian to visit London 10-15 September? Mrs Thatcher in Peking (c. 11 September). G Howe visiting Hong Kong, China 24-30 September. Gummer visiting China 24-30 September.

Mr

Sir

B. CHINA'S MFN STATUS

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We are sending across draft PQ on decision to renew China's MFN status unconditionally. Should aim to table this week (to coincide with Congress' consideration of the

issue).

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