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Of course we cannot guarantee that Chinese will honour their commitment. But no reason to think they will not. Cannot act on assumption that Chinese will not keep their side of the bargain. Chinese not take kindly to such a suggestion.
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For B2. But do not see the point of this criterion. British citizenship
could only help those who could afford to emigrate, and cause anxiety in
those who could not. British citizenship offers no protection against
possibility of being forced by China to leave Hong Kong penniless.
We accept our moral
contriment
responsibility. This is why we have negotiated
form of British nationality, and made arrangements for two
further generations of stateless children.
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For FCO.
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and
B2 FCO.
Recommendations
1.
2.
No.
No help to grant British citizenship. Will not help them to stay in Hong Kong; will not protect against being forced to leave by Chinese;
and cannot help future generations.
3.
For Hong Kong.
4.
For FCO.
5.
For B2 and FCO.