reasons, so I shall continue to read them.
RAM SURESH, Reuters: Do you see a possibility of Britain having a half-share with China in Hong Kong, if it is necessary to maintain atability and prosperity in Hong Kong.
P.M.
I am not going to pre-judge in any way
the talks we're going to enter into, by suggesting certain solutions. I think it far better first that we sort out the method by which the talks will be conducted starting through diplomatic channels, and then go steadily into the talks, and I think that will be the best way of keeping confidence.
JAMES STERNGOLD, AP Dow Jones: In terms of getting the views of people in Hong Kong, today was the first business day following the communique in Peking. The stock market dropped rather sharply as did the Hong Kong dolları if those indicators of financial confidence continue to weaken and go into a sustained
weakness, how would that affect the talks between Britain and
China?
P.M.
Hong Kong is a sensitive place and in a sensitiye place you would expect the market to fluctuate. I do not think that I would conclude too much from what has happened on one day. You are familiar with markets —so am It
VIGOR FUNG, Asian Wall Street Journal; Prime Minister,
the issue of the unification of Taiwan ever discussed
between you and the Chinese leaders
vas
P.M.
?
Well, that is not really a matter for me
to discuss with them, I do of course, know their views upon it and in a general discussion the matter did come up, but along well-established lines so there would be no news in it for you. Incidentally, I did say that we thought the latest accord between the United States and China on that matter was a very statesman-like
one.
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