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Foreign Minister Hata, had also raised the matter with

Qian gichen and had told him that some people in the Japanese He hoped private sector were concerned about the transition. China would genuinely try to reach agreement with the British. Jiang had replied only in platitudes. Qian had told Hata that the current situation in Hong Kong was good. The inflow of . money was increasing. This would ensure the future prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.

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SCA

(R N Pairca) Political Adviser

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Hd/UKREP JLG

(BY FAX) Peter Ricketts Esq

HKD, F C O

Nigel Cox Esq BE Peking

(BY BAG) Chancery, BE Washington

Chancery, BE Tokyo

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