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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 international
acceptance.
Hong Kong Department
9 February 1987
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