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British national who, against all expectations, came under
pressure to leave Hong Kong.
Once the Order had been made, in September 1986 an extensive diplomatic exercise was initiated to explain to
other countries the new status and the passport that goes
with it. Parliament will be informed of the results of the
exercise in due course.
The response SO far has been
favourable, and it looks as though we can be confident that
the new status will receive widespread
acceptance.
international
Hong Kong Department
9 February 1987
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