MOTION FOR THE SUMMER ADJOURNE ME NT
HONG KONG
SPEAKING NOTE
1.
Negotiations between the British and Chinese governments on the
future of Hong Kong are continuing through diplomatic channels in
Peking. The nineteenth round of talks finished yesterday and both sides
once again described them as useful and constructive.
2. The Foreign Secretary is now in Hong Kong in order to consult
opinion there. Tomorrow he will fly on to Peking to continue
discussions with the Chinese Foreign Minister and other Chinese
leaders on all aspects of Hong Kong's future.
3. The British government's aim remains to reach a detailed,
balanced and binding agreement which is acceptable to the British
and Chinese Governments and to the people of Hong Kong.
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