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have far-reaching implications both for Hong Kong's
trading relations with the Community and the international
trade scene generallly.
When
32. In the on-going negotiations, Hong Kong has to strike
a balance between these considerations. It has made
genuine attempts at bridging the gap that exists between
the two sides. As a result, a wide measure of agreement
was reached during the second round of the negotiations
although some major issues remained to be resolved.
the negotiations were adjourned, the Hong Kong delegation
made clear that Hong Kong was prepared to reach a mutually
satisfactory agreement with the Community and was ready
to continue the negotiations at any mutually convenient
time. Hong Kong hopes that when the negotiations are
resumed for the third round, the way will be clear for
both sides to conclude a reasonable and mutually satisfactory
agreement.
Hong Kong Government Office
October 1982