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DSR 11C (Revised 5/87)
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There are plans for similar representation to the EC.
We aim to encourage the establishment of free standing
Economic and Trade Offices which will emphasise Hong
Kong's autonomy in this area. Similarly, through the Air
Services separation process (see Annex I) we are seeking
to ensure that Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy in
aviation matters is a well established fact before 1997.
This will be strongly in Hong Kong's commercial interest
and will be essential to the preservation of Hong Kong's
role as an important international civil aviation
centre.
Britain's Commitment to Hong Kong
11.
Despite the solid achievements we have made so far
in securing a stable and prosperous future for Hong Kong,
the local community remain understandably unsure and
nervous about their future and about Britain's continuing
commitment to Hong Kong. Reassuring the local community
that Britain is not ducking its responsibilities, or
seeking to disengage from Hong Kong as soon as
conveniently possible, will be a major task in the
to 1997. This will require tact and sensitivity in
demonstrating that we understand the problems that matter
most to the local community. It will also require a
readiness by HMG to play our full part, and to be seen to
is
the run up
be doing so, in helping the Hong Kong authorities to
tackle these problems.
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