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CHINESE ALLEGATIONS ABOUT HONG KONG AS BASE FOR SUBVERSION
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Absolutely no question of HMG or Hong Kong Government allowing Hong Kong to be used for subversion against mainland.
But Hong Kong is governed by laws which provide for certain
freedoms. Would be wrong to prevent activities within the law.
have emphasised importance of Hong Kong people exercising their
freedoms in a responsible manner.
But
WORK OF JOINT LIAISION GROUP
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Progress on concrete issues in Joint Liaison Group is important
means of boosting confidence in Hong Kong
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JLG met in London on 27/29 September.
exchange of views.
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Comprehensive and frank
Both sides reaffirmed continued commitment to Joint Declaration.
Agreed to meet again on 5/8 December in Hong Kong. Our aim now to
return to normal business as soon as possible.
CHINESE BLAME US FOR SUSPENDING WORK OF JOINT LIAISON GROUP
It would not have been understood in Hong Kong if we had
continued normal business as if tragic events of June had not
happened. Meeting in July would not have been productive.
Postponement in no way a breach of Joint Declaration.