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stability and in its ability to pay its way
rests to a very large degree on the constitutional
relationship which Hong Kong has with Britain.
There may on occasion be a conflict between the
trading interests of Britain and those of Hong Kong.
This cannot be avoided. But the Secretary of State
could assure the Unofficial Members that Hong Kong's
interests can never be ignored by Britain in her
efforts to seek fair and reasonable solutions to
problems that may arise.
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