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MORE REALISTIC TO CONCEDE NOW ON QUESTION OF CHINA'S SOVEREIGNTY/
RIGHT OF ADMINISTRATION?
6. Each side aware of other's position. Looking at Hong Kong question realistically from every angle. Willing to consider any measures ensuring stability/prosperity and acceptable to Britain, China, and Hong Kong people.
BRITISH SELL OUT
7. Any such suggestions harmful and untrue. Trying throughout talks to obtain best possible deal for Hong Kong which will preserve prosperity/stability. Unwavering in seeking settlement acceptable
to Britain, China and Hong Kong.
FAILURE TO REACH AGREEMENT WITH THE CHINESE
8. A Very pessimistic vit. Agreed common aim to maintain Hong Kong's stability and prosperity. We mean to achieve an agreement.
good relations with China will help us to do so.
Current
BRITISH MINISTERIAL PARTICIPATION IN TALKS
9. No present plans but cannot be ruled out if desirable
appropriate time.
CONSULTATION WITH THE PEOPLE OF HONG KONG
10. A continuous process of consultation. Keep under review how it can best be pursued. Wide range of channels in Hong Kong through which people make their views known. Particularly value our regular discussions with Governor and Unofficial members of Executive
Council who are well placed to reflect Hong Kong opinions. Ministerial visits also play important part of keeping in close personal touch with Hong Kong views.
'ACCEPTABILITY' OF PROPOSALS TO THE PEOPLE OF HONG KONG
11. Shall continue to keep in close touch with views of Hong Kong people. Too early to say exactly how Hong Kong opinion will be
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