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Arguments to Use
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(a)
Glad that instruments of ratification now exchanged,
and agreement therefore in force. Also that
agreement reached on establishment of Joint Liaison
Group. Hong Kong and the world watching progress
closely. Vitally important both sides seen to
cooperate in faithful implementation of spirit and
letter of agreement.
(b)
Drafting of Basic Law vitally important to success
of agreement. For Chinese Government. But glad to
note that Hong Kong people will be involved in
drafting work. More closely they are involved more
likely Basic Law will be well received in Hong Kong.
(c) Hope we can agree in our separate briefings of the
press to make suitable references to determination
to cooperate in faithful implementation of the
agreement.
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