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ARPADW
CONFIDENTIAL
ADDITIONAL POINTS TO MAKE (if time permits)
Are you
1. Drafting of Basic Law: views on progress so far? satisfied with degree of input from Hong Kong? We continue to
monitor closely and feed in views as appropriate.
Chinese are willing to listen.
Gratifying that
2. Formation of First SAR Government: how do you see Chinese views
shaping up? We are concerned that full account is taken of need to ensure smooth transition and maintain confidence. Important there
should be no alternative focus of authority pre 1997.
3.
Stock Exchanges: how do you view recent developments? Will the
Ian Hay-Davison review help restore confidence? Efect of arrest of
Ronald Li and consequent changes in management of Stock Exchange?
4.
Public Order Amendment Ordinance: how do you see this
developing?
5.
Pressures for review?
Daya Bay nuclear power station: have noted Hong Kong concern
about recent construction problem. Have the new quality control
measures helped allay fears?
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