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26. As recorded in
para
17
autumn of 1983 to see whether
above, HMG have sought since the
on the basis of proposals put forward
by China arrangements could be constructed which would ensure
lasting stability and prosperity for Hong Kong. The negotiations
have been hard and long, and subject to the common aim of both sides
to maintain stability and prosperity in Hong Kong, have also needed
to take account of the political requirements of both sides.
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Taking the agreement as a whole HMG have no doubt that it does
provide a framework in which the stability and prosperity of Hong
Kong can be maintained after 1997 as a Special Administrative Region
of the People's Republic of China, and have no hesitation in
commending it to the People of Hong Kong and to Parliament.
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