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SECRETARY OF STATE'S MEETINGS WITH CONSERVATIVE MPS ON
27 AND 28 MARCH
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Chinese Reactions to the 94 APR:1800 Package
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The package is not aimed against China and will not damage Chinese interests. Under the Joint Declaration we have an obligation to maintain the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong. This is
precisely what our package is designed to achieve. The aim is to keep people in Hong Kong for the benefit of Hong Kong (and therefore also China).
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- It has always been clear from the Joint Declaration that a few
posts in the future SAR Government would be reserved for Chin
nationals. We accept that those who wish to reach these top posts
will therefore have to decide whether to apply for British
citizenship.
- The British Government's task in keeping Hong Kong stable and
prosperous until 1997 is not easy. But it will be made more
difficult, if the Chinese Government are determined to take a
hostile view of the measures which we take to try to keep people in
Hong Kong and working for Hong Kong.
- But HMG are committed to package and are determined to see
legislation through.
We look to our Chinese colleagues to support us (as they are pledged to do under Joint Declaration) in our efforts to fulfil our
commitment to the Joint Declaration.
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Joint Declaration guarantees rights of Hong Kong residents
including foreign nationals. Specifically states that they can continue to be employed and recruited into public service except for
certain, very senior posts.
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