34.
Chinese
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We must continue and
intensify
all on
the issues connected
our exchanges with
We with "convergence"
the
must
emphasise why the 1987 review must be seen to be genuine and open, with both the British and Chinese Governments keeping an
open mind
over the outcome. We must seek to create conditions of trust within
which problems can be discussed and solved.
35.
Until
we
But
the state of opinion in Hong Kong crystallises, cannot foresee precisely how these problems might be tackled. the closer Our informal dialogue with the Chinese on all the issues connected with "convergence" and the Basic Law, the better will be our chances of finding a way forward which will at least reduce the dimensions of the problems involved and present an
will
maintain
confidence
negotiated successfully.
that
the transition
outcome
which
to
1997
can be
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