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Chinese prepared to show some sensitivity to Hong Kong's
Basic Law accurately reflects Joint
views.
Vital that
Declaration and that
Joint Declaration
its stipulations in areas where the
i s vague, such as Government structure,
are acceptable in Hong Kong.
Development of Representative Government
11. First (indirect) elections to Legislative Council
26 September. Elections went off well, and encouraging
level of public interest in Hong Kong in new process.
Need to develop more representative system slowly,
building on existing institutions and tradition of
government by consensus.
Ne ed to reassure Chinese, who are suspicious of our intentions, that this development
does not threaten Hong
Hong Kong's stability. Further Hong
Kong Government review of developments in 1987.
Nationality
12.
In the
UK Memorandum
Declaration.
process of legislating to implement the
on Nationality associated with the Joint
Under this Hong Kong BDTCs will cease to
have that status on 1 July 1997 but will be able to
acquire British National (Overseas) status. We will be
introducing new BN(O) passports
in 1987. Important
these
are given a good reception internationally. BN (O) status equivalent to BDTC status except not transmissible. Hope Americans will be able to give equivalent treatment to BN (O)s and BDTCs. Will be approaching Americans with
details in due course.
Vietnamese Refugees in Hong Kong
13. Seriously concerned about Vietnamese refugee problem in Hong Kong. Very grateful for all that Americans have
done to help.
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