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Glad that
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signing of the
Sino-British Agreement confidence has returned to
the Hong Kong economy. Recent difficulties appear
to be only
only temporary setbacks. Long term outlook
remains good. Your takeover
group
of
the Wheelock Marden
in Hong Kong a helpful expression of
confidence in the future. Grateful for your efforts
in connection with the Ningbo steel mill project,
and for the assistance you have given to Davy
MacKee.
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Next meeting of Joint Liaison Group to be held
in Peking in November. Understand initial meeting
in London successful. Basic Law drafting for the
Chinese. But important to get Basic Law right and glad therefore there is Hong Kong representation on
Drafting Committee.
CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (DEFENSIVE)
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The Hong Kong Government (HKG) is fully
conscious of the need to avoid an y threat
stability. Thus have been moving very circumspectly
and sought to build on existing institutions, which
have served Hong Kong well, maintaining as far as
possible
including
their
well-established
past
practice
features
of
government
by
consensus.
HKG will continue to bear these
requirements in mind in preparation for 1987 review.
These moves entirely consistent with the principle
of Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong. Also fully
consistent with Annex I of the agreement.
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