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Hong Kong might make the Chinese authorities question Hong Kong's

sincerity in applying the agreement on repatriation. In the circumstances, the best reply to any request to know the criteria used might best be met with the Answer given by Mr Ennals on 12 February to a Question from Mr Robin Cook MP (Labour Central).

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