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can
We have no standing in the drafting of the Basic Law and the
Chinese a re very sensitive to any suggestion that we
4.
dictate
for the SAR, which will be a part of the PRC after 1 July
We hope however that we will be able to influence the drafting process through informal contacts. The crucial aspect for
us is that the Basic Law should accurately reflect the agreement.
policies for
1997.
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