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GOVERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.

MON 67 JUN 93 16:02

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Against this background, we do not think that the time le you ripe to raise our proposal furmally with the Chincac, especially in the warshul of others at an international gatheringy. However, we do see merit in taking informal soundings with them, in the margins of the forthcoming Ramsay Convention meeting. such an approach should not come as curprise to them, as the Guangdong and Shenzhen authorities are

intention. À useful byproduct of our already aware of our soundings may be more information about Chinese plans for the adjacent sitc of Futlen, about which we know very little.

Our Planning, Environment and Landa Branon is already in direct contact with the UK Team Leader, Mrs. H. Neal, of the Department of the Environment. She is therefore aware of the The Hong Kong line we propose to take at the meeting itself. dolegate will also liaise with his UK colleagues over the terms of the approach to the Chinese.

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(John Ashton)

Deputy Political Adviser

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