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We can expect the usual intensity of media interest. The Minister will be meeting Mr David Armstrong, new Editor of the South China Morning Post (following a call on the Minister in London on 23 March).

A press brief

(Brief No 8) is included for use at that meeting and on doorsteps (this will be augmented by Hong Kong in the light of developments).

28. The Minister will also have meetings Li Ka Shing and James Chiu, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce. The latter may raise the colocation of the Chamber in the new Consulate-General building (Brief No 14).

29. Additional background briefs are included on British Business Prospects (Brief No 11); UK/Hong Kong Trade and Investment (Brief No 12); the Hong Kong Economy

(Brief No 13); Estate Matters (Brief No 14) and Personnel Matters (Brief No 16).

Then

J C Morris

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