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of representative government.

Evidence is that decisions in White Paper were well received

by the community as a whole.

What assurances can HMG give that a smooth transition can be achieved/confidence maintained?

Both sides fully committed to this through steady implementation of Joint Declaration.

JLG is working extremely well: relations at all levels are

businesslike, close and cordial.

Believe that Chinese Government understand, as we do, that smooth transition is essential for maintenance of the confidence, both local and international, on which Hong Kong prosperity

depends.

China has every interest in a Hong Kong which is confident, stable and prosperous.

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