TNAG-1166-FCO40-1446-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1982 — Page 96

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(continuance indefinitely of present arrangements)

a)

b)

ANNEX A

'HMG acknowledge 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

intention to change the arrangements under which

Hong Kong is administered at present'

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.

Without

prejudice etc

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