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VISIT OF PUS TO JAPAN: 12-15 DECEMBER 1991

CHINA/HONG KONG

HKD $21/1

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JAP

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Objectives

- To encourage continued Japanese lobbying of the Chinese,

particularly on democracy in Hong Kong.

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To keep the Japanese engaged in the airport-project, preferably backing Anglo-Japanese consortia.

Points to make

Hong Kong general

- Valuable UK/Japanese dialogue. Grateful for Japanese efforts to influence China, eg helpful representations on

the airport.

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Airport project now moving apace. Discussions with

Chinese in new Airport Committee very smooth.

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Pleased that Japanese and British companies bidding

strongly. Lantau Fixed Crossing tenders due on 16 December. Hope Anglo-Japanese Consortium will succeed: a good sign of Anglo-Japanese cooperation. But Hong Kong Government

insist contracts will be awarded on their merits, not as

political favours.

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