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CALL ON SECRETARY OF STATE BY NEW ZEALAND LEADER OF OPPOSITION, THE
HON JAMES BOLGER, 14 JUNE
HKB 020/14.
China
POINTS TO MAKE
1. Appalled by recent events in Peking. Coally unjustifiable use of extreme force against peaceful protest!
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2. Have decided we cannot carry on normal Government to Government
business. Have announced package of measures. The EC Twelve have
also made statement condemning action.
3. National Party's views of events.
4.
The situation on the ground still confused. Outcome of
leadership battle still unclear. Deng Xiaoping may be ill. Hardliners appear to be, as expected, coming out on top. Complicates succession to Deng Xiaoping. Uncertainty for some while
yet.
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5. Major jolt to confidence in Hong Kong.
We have emphasised
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6. Has led to calls for a faster pace of democratisation. considering.
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7. Difficult to respond to calls for right of abode in UK for Hong Kong citizens. Are looking at grounds for greater flexibility in
current rules.
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