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(b) the arrangement would satisfy the interests of
Chinese and British authorities.
(c) would save the face of both countries in
solving the issue.
(d) when there is no other alternative, self-rule
for Hong Kong would be the only choice.
(e) Hong Kong people are adaptable, full of leader-
ship qualities and can succeed when they put in the effort.
(f) people could enjoy the same Hong Kong style of
living when under self-rule.
(g) if the self-rule arrangement is achieved through
Sino-British agreement, then both countries would have an obligation to maintain Hong Kong unchanged.
(h) Hong Kong could continue to retain its inter-
national financial centre status.
(i) this could gain international trust to expand
overseas market.
Freedom and stability. All participants emphasized the importance of maintaning freedom and stability which must be safeguarded in the future.
If Hong Kong were to be under self-rule both Britain and China must ensure that the existing system and lifestyle would be maintained. Though the present systems may not be ideal, with the efforts of the Hong Kong people and the assistance of the Chinese and British authorities, Hong Kong would see improvement and its stability and prosperity would be further enhanced.
To save the Hong Kong people from anxiety, Britain and China should announce the content of their agreeent as soon as possible.
If the transition period is regarded as not long enough to avoid confusion in Hong Kong, then Britain and China should seek to extend it rather than insisting on 1997 as the deadline.
Published on 5.4.84