YOUR VIEWS ON CHINESE REACTION TO NATIONAL ITY PACKAGE
Package not aimed against China and will not damage
Chinese interests.
Aim of package is to encourage key people to remain in Hong Kong and therefore to enhance stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.
We believe that our intentions are entirely consistent with Joint Declaration and associated UK Memorandum which does not preclude grant of citizenship before 1 July
1997.
We remain fully committted to Joint Declaration and to its full and faithful implementation.
Have explained this to the Chinese authorities. Hope that Chinese will come to recognise package as positive contribution to stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.