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PRIME MINISTER

Well, the Government of Hong Kong is constantly in

touch with the Hong Kong people.

elected representatives;

representatives.

We have a number of

we have a number of appointed

They have kept very closely in touch with

Hong Kong people during this time, and they will also do so

during the continuation of the Agreement up to 1997.

QUESTION

So we will be kept in the dark?

PRIME MINISTER

touch.

I think you will find they will keep very closely in

QUESTION

Prime Minister, will you discuss with President Reagan over the concept one country-two systems during your coming

visit to Washington?

PRIME MINISTER

Will I discuss that concept?

I doubt

very much

whether that will play a major part in our discussions, although I shall of course thank the President for the way in which they welcomed the Hong Kong Agreement and look for their support in its implementation and that they will keep their confidence in Hong Kong; and of course, I hope that American investors will keep their confidence in Hong Kong.

But