it can not be

the question of Hong Kong. However,

concealed that there were some twists and

turns after

1989. Nevertheless, with the passage of time, the Chinese

and British Governments are gradually restoring

their

cooperative relations on the question of Hong Kong. A few days ago, the signing by the Heads of State of China and

of Understanding the United Kingdom of the "Memorandum

in

Concerning the Construction of the New Airport

Hong

Kong and Related Questions" marked the beginning of a new

phase in the cooperation between the two Governments

product of Hong Kong. It is a

on

of mutual the question trust, mutual understanding and accommodation, and mutual cooperation between the two sides. Maintenance of

Hong

Kong's prosperity

after and stability before and

1997

works for the interests of not only

also China, Britain and the world at large.

Hong

Kong,

but

to

Last but not least, please allow me to make an appeal

to you all: Let's join our hands in concerted efforts

create more and better conditions for a prosperous

Kong. As for us, Hong Kong needs a stable

China also needs a prosperous Hong Kong!

Hong

China

while

!

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