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If

will be very difficult to get the Chinese to agree to nominate Hong Kong as a receiving office after 1997. this does prove the case, would the establishment in Hong Kong of a branch office (para.9 of Ms Barrett's minute refers) be an acceptable alternative? If not we would be grateful if you could explain what the practical disadvantages would be.

5.

It would also be helpful to have your comments on the other points raised in Ms Barrett's minute.

Your

Sincerel

Cuinadele

ほしいし、

Annadele Bouch

Hong Kong Department

cc: Ms Barrett, Legal Advisers

Mrs Sullivan, DTI/IPPD

Ms R Ip, HKG/TIB

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