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The considerations underlying the. withdrawal plan
proposed in 1987 were -
(૩)
(b)
Assumptions: The plan is based on two key
assumptions: that Hong Kong will continue to
perceive implementation of the Joint
Declaration as an essential factor in Hong
Kong's stability up to 1997, and that
Sino-British co-operation over its
implementation will continue.
Factors: The plan recognises that several
important factors bear on the decisions to be
taken as to the size of the garrison up to
1997. The weightiest factor must be the need
to preserve confidence in the security and
stability of Hong Kong. But in addition
there are Chinese concerns that the British
withdrawal should not precipitate possible
political and financial pressures within Hong
Kong for early reductions in garrison
strength, possible external economic
developments that might have an adverse
effect on Hong Kong's stability, the progress
of the Police expansion plan, and the need
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