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But in longer term, no reason why confidence in future should

not be maintained at previous level.

In interests of any future Chinese Government to abide by Joint

Declaration, so

so as to ensure that Hong Kong remains successful.

HAVE EVENTS IN CHINA FUELLED DEMANDS FOR GREATER DEMOCRACY IN HONG

KONG?

Will need to wait until the dust settles before taking a final

view on that.

But already some signs (eg in recent OMELCO decision) that Hong

Kong people want faster development of representative government,

both before and after 1997.

EFFECT OF EVENTS IN CHINA ON BASIC LAW?

The consultation process has been prolonged. Understandable

under the circumstances.

No reason to suppose that the drafting process will be

significantly delayed.]

WILL HONG KONG PEOPLE STILL TRUST THE BASIC LAW?

Kong.

Recent events will inevitably affect some perceptions in Hong

Important that China continues to behave

[behave responsibly towards Hong Kong, takes care to get the Basic Law right. Very much in their own interests to do so

Sure that Hong Kong people will understand that recent events

in China are transitory in comparison with significance of Basic

Law, which will help to shape Hong Kong's future for at least next

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