CJ 1AMH
CONFIDENTIAL
1997
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MR RENTON'S DISCUSSION WITH ZHOU NAN: 11 JUN
POINTS TO MAKE
Mentor change
1.
Will be some elections to LegCo in 1988.
eluted process
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This is part
of normal pattern and follows partial, indirect elections
in 1985.
2.
Committed to 1987 review.
Must be Green Paper in May
setting out issues for consideration and White Paper
towards end of year.
White Paper cannot simply suspend
judgment on views expressed by Hong Kong people in
response to Green Paper. Must draw conclusions and record
decisions taken by Hong Kong Government.
3.
British side must come to their own view on basis of
their Own review.
We must account to Parliament for
exercise of our responsibility to Hong Kong. However
should be no incompatibility between outcome of 1987 review
and of soundings taken by BLDC. Discussions with Chinese
are designed to ensure this.
4.
1988 elections must take into account decisions
recorded in White Paper. If we appeared to duck issues, to
dodge conclusions or to fail to reflect these in 1988
elections,
Chinese Government would be
HMG and HKG would be accused
criticised
very damaging.
for
for interfering:
of bowing to outside pressure. Very bad for confidence.
5.
We agree on dialogue through variety of channels.
Glad you are attracted by idea of making use of Governor's
visit. Suggest this is best opportunity for further
exploration of these issues. Complex, best discussed
informally and in detail between those with most direct
experience.
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