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1. We agree that Tian Qiyu's comments are extremely unhelpful tion Taxe If we do raise this with the Chinese side, we accept that they will argue that travel arrangements after 1991 betwooh the SAR-
They and the rest of the PRC will be a purely internal matter. will also certainly reject any argument that their plans contravene either the BL or the JD. There is also the risk that such an approach might serve to stimulate their belief in British support for subversion of the CPG. However, given the obvious public concern in Hong Kong about freedom of travel in general and about Tian's comments in particular, we do see advantage in registering our concerns with the Chinese authorities and in asking them for clarification on the Lines set out in para 6 of TUR. We suggest that the first approach should be for the
Depending on Political Adviser to seek clarification from NCNA. their response, we might then need to raise the matter in Peking.
As a parallel approach, we think it would also be worth encouraging PWC members to pass on the Community's concerns to their contacts in Peking.
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