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4.
have
previous exchanges and the Talks,
So far in
given
no indication that
we
would
involvement in the implementation of BL67.
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consider any
5.
It is for consideration whether in light Of
developments in the Talks, we should consider adjusting our position. The following considerations may be relevant:
The Chinese
determined to implement the
provision in 1997 (if not earlier). It is relevant that according to our legal advice, even if the chinese wanted to turn a blind eye to BL67, they might not be able to do so since after 1997 an individual can mount a court challenge (undr the existing legislation)
after 1997 to seek to disqualify any (or all) elected' LegCo Wembers who are believed to have
exceeded the 20 limit.
Given
matter
our choice is either to leave the entirely to the Chinese, or seek a role
with a view to influencing the way the provision is implemented in 1997.
If we
refuse any roje in the matter, it would be
difficult for
to seek to intervene later
when the Chinese formulate a system which is
neither fair
open, for implementing the provision. It is relevant that such a system will not only have application in confirming
the first SAR legislature in 1997, but may
also set a pattern for the arrangements that will be needed | after 1997 to ensure that the legislature stays compatible with BL67.
It
may also be unattractive in negotiating and
public relations terms to have
taken the
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