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CALL BY SIR CHARLES POWELL ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE: 27 JULY
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Talks in Peking
The Eighth Round was workmanlike with no dramatic
developments.
Making progress, but still some way to go.
Next round: 16-17 August.
Chinese discrimination against Jardines
As I told you, I raised this issue with Jiang Enzhu in
Peking.
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An unfortunate episode, but hope that your and our efforts
have made the Chinese think twice. Have you heard of any more
incidents?
Container Terminal 9
We have pressed the Chinese hard on the CT9 land grant but
as yet no indication of when they will agree to it.
Is the consortium likely to hold together and are any of
the companies under pressure to withdraw?
New Kuala Lumpur International Airport
I understand that Jardines/Gammon have a strong interest in
this project. What is the latest position?
Hong Kong Takeover Code (Defensive)
It will be up to the Hong Kong Securities and Future
Commission and the Hong Kong Takeovers panel to decide whether
or not the Takeover Code should continue to apply to Jardines.
Understand next step is for you to put a formal proposal
to the Securities and Futures Commission.
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