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30/12/1985
24/1/1986
24/4/1986
30/6/1986
12/10/1986
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News conference by Akers-Jones
"the HK Gov't will inform Peking of any proposals for political reforms in 1987 before they are
made public in HK."
"there would be an 'exchange of views' with
Chinese authorities but HK wouldnot be consulting Peking.
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* Material: FEER 16/1/1986 (CI 1.12-13)
Remarks by Timothy Renton
agreed above all with Peking that political changes in the transition period must "converge" with the Basic Law.
if political changes in the territory do not converge with the Basic Law, "there obviously could be a very unpleasant jolt some time after 1997."
* Material: FEER 6/2/1986 (CI 1.14)
Statements by Alan Scott
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we must face the realities while hammering out constitutional reforms and ensure that they go in tandem with the Basic Law
Material: HKS 25/4/1986 (CI 1.15)
Chinese officials' outspokenness on making known their views on HK's future political system
* Material: SCMP 30/6/1986 (CI 1.16-18)
News conference by Howe
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stressed the need for convergence between political reforms in HK and the drafting of the Basic Law
the objective was to have "a smooth transfer of power"
the feeling in London recently has been that Britain would not introduce direct elections in HK in 1988 unless China gave its approval
Material: FEER 23/10/1986 (CI 1.19)
Meetings of Howe and top Chinese officials
HK Government source: if there is a clear and strong demand for direct elections, China may re-consider its position on this issue
Material: HKS 18/10/1986
(CI 1.20)