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they were debated and legislated upon.

Present situation is understood and accepted by most Hong Kong people. They want to make their future in Hong Kong. They understand that any change in their present status would involve change in Nationality Act. Would also be seen by many as vote of no

Must be right to seek, as we are confidence in Hong Kong's future.

doing through Joint Declaration, to secure Hong Kong's future, not

to undermine it.

14. Conclusion

[An upbeat paragraph stressing:

Reversion of Hong Kong to China is and always has been an inevitable fact of Hong Kong's history.

HMG have sought to ensure that this happens under best possible

conditions.

A great deal of effort is being put into success of this

enterprise.

A high priority for HMG: well aware of our responsibilities. Determined to discharge them fully and honourably.

There will be

HMG has its part to

We are on course. But much still to be done. problems in sustaining confidence in Hong Kong. play as does the Chinese Government. Negotiations with the Chinese will be difficult and sensitive. But confident that we can and will

succeed.

arradc

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