GOVERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.
EBI. 15 JAN 93 09:26
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The Governor is too confrontational with Chinaz
Do not accept that. we have not adopted a
confrontational attitude. All along we have sought to resolve our differences with China through discussion. We remain fully committed to the Joint. Declaration and believe that cooperative relations between Britain and China are good for Hong Kong. with a lengthy dobate soon to start in Legco, hope that the chinese side will be willing to sit down and discuss the issues with us.
111 CKC suggest that the three officials in Leguo
should not be allowed to vote in constitutional debatej As Governor has made clear, every vote in
Legco should have equal weight, whether members are appointed or elected. Would be illogical for three senior officials in the Government not to support the Government's legislation.
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