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(a) We must be responsive to widespread demand for
greater degree of participation in government
Hong Kong. Cannot have it said that we are
suppressing aspirations of Hong Kong people.
moving very carefully, and seeking to build on
existing institutions. Believe what we are doing
is likely to be positively helpful in long term to
objective of Hong Kong people running Hong Kong.
(b)
Fully accept our responsibility to maintain
stability in Hong Kong up to 1997, and shall
maintain sufficient forces in Hong Kong to
to assure
this.
(c)
Accept right of Chinese Government to station forces
in Hong Kong after 1997 if they wish. Issue needs
very delicate handling, because of considerable
sensitivity in Hong Kong public opinion. (If
necessary) Internal security of course
responsibility of SAR Government under Annex I of
Agreement.
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