TNAG-1166-FCO40-1446-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1982 — Page 108

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a)

b)

12011

SECRET

ANNEX A

(continuance of status quo indefinitely)

of preact arrangements)

'HMG acknowledges the PRC's well-known position on

Hong Kong. The two sides have agreed that a minimum

of x (eg 15) years notice would be given of any

arriage & de

C

intention to change the present status quo'

is administered at

lang

nt.

OR

'Without prejudice to the PRC's position on Hong Kong,

HMG and the PRC have agreed etc

OR

c)

HMG and the PRC both support the future prosperity

and further development of Hong Kong and acknowledge

the need for confidence to be maintained.

prejudice etc. ...

Without

SECRET