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China has influenced outcome of Review?

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Decisions were taken by us. All options in Review (including

direct elections in 1988) were genuine ones.

Key factors in decisions: views of people of Hong Kong and

interests of Hong Kong and all its people.

In commenting on Green Paper, many people referred to importance

of ensuring that development of government before 1997 was

compatible with Basic Law.

Right to take account of realities of history and geography:

Special circumstances of Hong Kong.

Implications of Joint Declaration.

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Progress made in drafting of Basic Law.

1997

Britain should have stood up to China

This attitude is quite misconceived.

As I stated in debate on 20 January, all evidence demonstrates

that Hong Kong prospers when London and Peking are in harmony.

Overriding need is to secure foundation for future stability and

prosperity of Hong Kong.

This cannot be founded on confrontation between Britain and

China.

Chinese were consulted?

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Repeat that decisions were ours. But But as a matter of courtesy, advance copies were handed over a

few days before publication in Hong Kong. Same done with 1987 Green

Paper and 1984 White Paper

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[If pressed] Naturally there are frequent exchanges with Chinese Government on matters of mutual interest concerning Hong Kong. This

is beneficial and helpful.

Natural that Chinese Government should be kept informed about Hong Kong people's thinking on issues dealt with in Green Paper.

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