2
Britain still responsible for 6 million peoples in colonial
territories, almost 5 million in Hong Kong. Very special problem as
Chinese value Hong Kong for economic reasons and as a window on
the world and do not wish to disturb the status quo. Any moves,
improvement of social and economic conditions have to be
weighed very carefully against the likely Chinese reaction.
question of defending the territory in the face of Chinese
hostility. This would be impossible.
No
Elsewhere, a variety of problems: 1,000,000 other people
Territories which wish to remain dependent
1)
on UK but where a large neighbour has a
only?
claim to the territory. Classic example→
Falklands.
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(2) Territories which want independence but
where a more powerful negihbour has a
historic claim which it demands should be
satisfied in some shape or other before
(3)
agreeing to that independence.
Classic
example: Belize.
Territories which want independence but
where our own legislation requires that
we should be satisfied/obtain proof through
consultation, that this is the wish of the
majority of the people; and where the
/opposition