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China would produce detailed constitutional instrument setting out separate systems for Hong Kong
in a forum where Hong Kong representatives have fed in all their
views
and subjected it to exhaustive public consultation in Hong Kong.
17. First draft is not perfect. But must be considered
as a first draft, still open to amendment
in context of Joint Declaration.
systems, but also one country. sovereign power lies with Peking
Two
Cannot exceed its bounds.
Bound to be areas where ultimate
in context of Hong Kong's familiar systems and their evolution.
4 No sense in judging against totally abstract stands (such as systems and practices evolved in different circumstances of Westminister).
My visit to Hong Kong
18.
Purpose of my visit
to discuss developments with Governor, ExCo, other Hong Kong people: and their views on implementation of Joint Declaration, Basic Law. No doubt they will wish to discuss Vietnamese boat people, emigration of some professionals.
to encourage Hong Kong people to take confidence from many encouraging developments: spectacular economic and trade performance, high investment, massive plans for development, role to play in South China and China's coastal region.
to underline HMG's total commitment to Hong Kong and its
transition, as tenaciously pursued as during negotiation of Joint Declaration.
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