TNAG-1327-FCO40-1740-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Ministerial-statements-1984 — Page 18

CONFIDENTIAL

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(J) BASIC LAW

27. The drafting of the Basic Law is a matter for the Chinese Government. However it is stated in the agreement itself that the

policies described in the Joint Declaration and Annex I will be stipulated in the Basic Law. We therefore already have a good idea

of what it will contain.

Chinese Sean Borken have repeatedly made it

clear that the people of Hong Kong will be consulted on its

drafting, although the exact form of this consultation has not yet

been specified. In the period between now and 1997 there will be a

need for close cooperation between the British and Chinese

Governments. The Joint Liaison Group exists for this purpose, and we look forward to a close and constructive partnership.

28.

THIS IS A COPY THE ORIGINAL HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR

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