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(h) Para
(a)
(b)
(c)
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34 This paragraph looks like an afterthought. We suggest that it should be moved up to form an extension of para 30. We further suggest that the last two sentences be reworded to read a s follows: "However, this is a misinterpretation : the 1984 White Paper undertook to review the position before 1988 and that undertaking was carried out. "
Para 35, last sentence. Delete "Standing Committee of".
Para 36, last sentence. Delete "also" and add "by the BLDC" after established.
Para 37. Add "deliberations" after "After more than two years of". Add "1988" after "June and September."
Para 38, third sentence. Change "some" to "most".
(e) Para 39, second sentence. Change "endorsement" to
"consideration". Add "in February" before 1989.
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(3)
(k)
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Para 39, last
last sentence. Reword : ......the BLDC and, with the approval of the NPC, the Basic Law will be enacted in 1990.
Para 40, second sentence. Reword "The British Government have been following the process very closely and have been able, through the diplomatic channel and other means, to keep in close touch
keep in with the Chinese authorities during the drafting process."
Para 41, first sentence. Add "published in April 1988" after the Basic Law.
But it
Para 41, fourth sentence, Reword contained ......which
.which have been identified during
the consultation".
Reword : "However,
Para 41, fifth sentence. although it is too soon to assess public reaction in Hong Kong, the second draft
draft published in February 1989 contains
1989 contains a number of substantial improvements which should go a long way...... during the first ..
draft Basic Law where substantial improvements......)."
4
Para 42, first sentence. Reword : "......second round of public consultation, what further
further views should be conveyed to the Chinese authorities. A section which has aroused controversy in Hong Kong is that on the future constitutional structure. This is an area of particular importance for confidence in Hong Kong."
Delete second sentence.
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