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Mr Wye
Far Eastern Section, RAD
Нас Mac 012/3
BASIC LAW
1.
In discussions on reverting to the Chinese about amending the Basic Law provisions on representative government and nationality qualifications, it has been argued that if we were to do so, we would run the risk of reopening other aspects of the Basic Law to the detriment of Hong Kong interests. Aside from considerations that this line may be one being touted by the Chinese, we need to assess to what extent this is true. Grateful for your thoughts and those of copy addressees.
Now'
S Riordan
Hong Kong Department
WH 305
270 2655
22 October 1991
cc: SE Bradley Esq
DPA, Hong Kong
Miss J Rogan, Peking
TOCACP
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