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WED 25 MAR 92 09:57
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Public reaction
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weakened. Others may criticise the Government for
bending over backwards to accommodate the human rights
lobby.
Reaction from China
17.
It is unlikely that these proposals would,
But if we ipso facto, be objectionable to the Chinese.
were to bring them to their attention, they might make
use of the opportunity to reiterate their concern over
the BOR. In any case, the proposed amendments do not
touch on subjects sensitive to the Chinese and we do
not intend to inform them before introducing the bill
into the Legislative Council. If they ask about the
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