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16.
The conclusion of the Assessment Office is
unreservedly confirmed by the independent Monitors.
They
also reported that the Assessment Office had fulfilled its
remit properly, accurately and impartially.
17. The other aspect of this report which I find impressive
is that it sets out clearly the various very natural concerns
which Hong Kong people feel about the future. This will be of enormous value to the government in the years ahead, during the process of implementing the agreement and during
our discussions with the Chinese government in the Joint
Liaison Group. I should like to address one or two of these
concerns now.
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