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Arguments to Use

CONFIDENTIAL

(a)

Glad that instruments of ratification now exchanged,

and agreement therefore in force. Also that

agreement reached on establishment of Joint Liaison

Group. Hong Kong and the world watching progress

closely. Vitally important both sides seen to

cooperate in faithful implementation of spirit and

letter of agreement.

(b)

Drafting of Basic Law vitally important to success

of agreement. For Chinese Government. But glad to

note that Hong Kong people will be involved in

drafting work. More closely they are involved more

likely Basic Law will be well received in Hong Kong.

(c) Hope we can agree in our separate briefings of the

press to make suitable references to determination

to cooperate in faithful implementation of the

agreement.

CONFIDENTIAL

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