TNAG-1167-FCO40-1447-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1982 — Page 175

SECRET

(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

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'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

: