File of material concerning the political situation of China and Hong Kong, including

• News cuttings and reference material and some letters from members of the public concerning the future of Hong Kong, the debate over rights to British nationality for Hong Kong citizens, and the activities of the Chinese Government
• Papers relating to David Owen's visit to China and Hong Kong, 1-10 Feb 1990, including draft programme; reports by David Owen of his visit; transcript of speech made by David Owen in Beijing, 5 Feb 1990; correspondence concerning press reports of David Owen's speech that suggested he had taken a lenient attitude towards the killing of students in Tianaman Square by the Chinese government, Feb 1990.