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the
more
criteria.
By indicating readiness to discuss with Chinese implementation of BL67 in 1997, we may make it difficult for the Chinese to refuse discussion on the other Through Train criteria. By indicating willingness to cooperate with the PC in implementing BL67, we may be in a stronger position to demand a say in the PC's work on other criteria and other preparations for the first SAR
Government.
the
9.
that :
The
viability of the option depends on the premise
there are assisting
measures which HKG can take in the PC in the implementation of the provision in 1997, without causing itself the constitutional/political difficulties in paras 3 above; and
specifically,
to a public responsible nationality
•
such HKG measures will not lead perception that HKG is directly for the implementation of the provision.
We will not do
anything to vet the 1995 legislators against BL67, or to disqualify anyone of them on grounds of BL67. Nor will we be responsible, for
example, for determining how nationality quota shall be allocated, or which of the legislators exceeding the quota should be removed in 1997.
the
Further study of such possible actions is necessary before
we can decide whether
a viable option can be developed.
The following gives
actions might be.
some
CEADET
preliminary ideas on what such
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