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GOVERMENT HOUSE AUNG KUNG.

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Mr. Cox, HKD

CONFIDENTIAL

Mr. Goodlad's Meeting with the Cooperative Resources Centre

26 May 1992

Mr. Goodlad had half an hour with the Cooperative Resources Centre (CRC) on 26 May, points they made were:-

The main

It was important to agree with China arrangements for the 1995 elections that ensured a through-train. The CRC would oppose

unilateral action by HMG. The CRC's priority was a smooth transition, stability and prosperity.

They were concerned about law and order and supported the introduction of PSB liaison

Closer cooperation with China was

officers.

necessary.

Hong Kong needed HMG's support for unconditional renewal of MFN. The CRC hoped that the Prime Minister would write to President Bush, as he had done on previous occasions.

Closer communication and contact between the Hong Kong Government and Chinese Government was necessary.

Localisation of the civil service should be speeded up.

Given the ORP II agreement and US policy towards Haitian refugees the time was now right for a rapid solution to the problem of Vietnamese migrants.

CONFIDENTIAL

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