T
CONFIDENTIAL
confidence in Hong Kong.
Basic Law (if asked)
draft.
Welcome Chinese decision to consult Hong Kong people fully on
We will wish to satisfy ourselves that draft accurately
reflects Joint Declaration. If not we will reflect views to
Chinese.
Filipino Domestic Workers in Hong Kong (if raised)
Glad
Hong Kong has good record of treatment of these helpers.
that Filipino Government have recently lifted bad with respect to
Hong Kong.
Hong Kong High Court and Court of Appeal both recently upheld Hong Kong Government's right to impose revised conditions of stay
introduced last year.
CONFIDENTIAL