CALL ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE BY MR MARTIN LEE AND DR YEUNG SUM
(UNITED DEMOCRATS OF HONG KONG), 27 JULY
Line to Take
- We are keen to reach agreement in our talks with China, but not at any price. Acceptability to the people of Hong Kong is a
key point for us.
Know that there is a strong wish in Hong Kong that our talks
should succeed. We understand that. But we are determined that
the arrangements for the 1994/95 elections should be open and fair, ie not rigged in any way.
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Regard the through-train as an essential element in a smooth
transition. We need clear and objective criteria for the
through-train; not based on subjective criticism of individuals
or their opinions. Made it clear to Vice Premier Qian the
importance we attach to that.
- As you know, the Governor's approach has the full support of
the British Government.
Defensive
Application of ICCPR to Hong Kong after 1997?
- We continue to urge China to become a party to the Covenant.
I raised this with Vice Premier Qian when I met him in Peking
recently.
If China does not sign up, we shall need to discuss with them
how this, and other international agreements to which they are
not a party, will continue to apply in Hong Kong after 1997. This is an ongoing process.
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