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the method of selection of the individual who

would bridge the change of sovereignty in 1997, but not of the first Deputy Governor, would be determined in the light of discussion with the Chinese (Annex paras 9 - 10).

Initial action

20. It is important that we should put our ideas to the Chinese soon, before their present thinking about the first Chief Executive becomes firm and/or public. We have succeeded in establishing a useful informal dialogue with them on issues relating to constitutional development in Hong Kong and the drafting of the Basic Law.

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