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A POSSIBLE FORMULA
13.
the
been
source stated that the CPG was unwilling to take
::
initiative in seeking a solution because the impasse had
created by the British side. But the following points
should be borne in mind:
(a) There is no point in
arguing over the
application
of
the Joint Declaration and the
Basic Law.
interpretations.
Both are open to conflicting
(b) HMG should not expect to use ZHU Rongji's visit to move matters forward.'. He will probably bear
some messages but will not be in a position to
negotiate.
(c)
Instead, the
CPG with a
an
election
British side should approach the
statement in the following terms:
committee and functional
What
moposal?
The B2 presumably
constituencies will be required in 1995; the
CPG
has made its proposals and the Governor has
presented its suggestions; how does the CPG
believe the differences should now be resolved?
GF 323
(a). HMG need not seek to send an intermediary with
such a message. A ministerial letter might be
enough to start the discussion process.
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