COLAWT
STATEMENTS ON HONG KONG BY DENG XIAOPING ON 16 APRIL
GENERAL
A
Have noted Chairman Deng's recent statements on Hong
Kong to members of Basic Law Drafting Committee.
Welcome his suggestion that "one country two systems
policy might apply to Hong Kong for a further 50 years
after 2047.
ELECTIONS
Note that Chairman Deng did not rule out direct
elections being introduced in Hong Kong; and that he
shares our view that development of territory's
political structure should continue to be gradual and
prudent.