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VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE TO JAPAN 6-7 APRIL 1993
HONG KONG
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Points to Make
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Grateful for Japan's support and help over Chris Patten's democracy proposals.
Disappointing that, despite our intensive efforts over two
months, we failed to secure an acceptable basis for talks with China on Hong Kong's electoral issues.
- We face another bumpy period. remains open.
Are emphasising that the door
Know that some on the Chinese side favoured
talks and hope they will prevail.
But if we must, we will get
Aim is to have the
the legislative process underway. legislation passed by the July recess.
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