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Basic Law being conducted by the Chinese
authorities is equally thorough and
painstaking. A crucial phase began at the end
of April with the publication of a first
draft. And it will continue for 5 months
until the end of September.
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The way in which this exercise is handled will
have a major effect on confidence in Hong Kong
and on how Hong Kong people view their future.
It is a heavy responsibility for the Chinese
Government: but one which I have no doubt they
recognise and accept.
Their whole approach to the drafting exercise
has demonstrated this:
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