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clear to Chinese that Hong Kong opinion is strongly opposed to

stationing PLA troops in Hong Kong:

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Agreed. But Chinese likely to insist on some military presence in Hong Kong as sign of sovereignty.

Amendments to Basic Law should have agreement of Standing Committee

of NPC, of LegCo and of Chief Executive of SAR before submission to

NPC:

Objective worth pursuing.

(At present only proposals from Hong

Konq so restricted. No such restrictions in present draft on

proposals made by NPC itself).

ACTIONS WITHIN HONG KONG

Remain convinced that best future for people of Hong Kong lies in

Hong Kong and that the best guarantees for that future are

continuing economic success of the territory and strong and stable

democratic institutions:

Agreed.

Hong Kong Government must take this opportunity to establish in

advance of 1997 the institutions and systems best designed to

guarantee Hong Kong's future autonomy and stability:

Agreed.

Decision to go ahead with construction of a second airport should be

taken as soon as possible:

This will be

This is a matter for Hong Kong Government. They expect t announced

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