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CONFIDENTIAL
OUT TELEGRAM (CONT)
Caveat
Precedence
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-if-the-Japanese-side-could-take any opportunities to explain
privately that Chinese attacks on business confidence in Hong
Kong run the serious, long-term risk of undermining international
confidence in the one country two systems policy and China's
standing in the world. In particular, it would be helpful to
make the following points:
a) gradual political as well as economic evolution in Hong Kong
is necessary if prosperity and stability are to be preserved
b) prosperous well educated people understandably wanted a
greater share in running their own affairs
c) as a major economic partner of Hong Kong, Japan considers that Hong Kong works so well not only because of its capitalist
economic model, but because of Hong Kong's way of life as laid
down in the Joint Declaration. Preserving this way of life is a key part of maintaining Hong Kong's success.
Message ends.
2. The PUS proposes to hand over a copy to Kitamura
on 18 December.
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