achieved and hang on to it.
Nothing can change underlying reality
that Joint Declaration is a good Agreement for Hong Kong and China.
Whatever our feelings about the current ageing leadership in Peking,
remains true that stable and prosperous Hong Kong is in China's long
term interests. Indeed, impact of recent events on China itself
should in time throw that fact into even sharper focus.
6.
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So what is to be done now?
China must, through its policies and actions, restore faith in
its commitment to its international obligations under the Joint
Declaration. Not just a question of reassuring words: in final
analysis, nothing less than fundamental changes of policy and
outlook will be required. China must rethink its attitude towards
relationship between economic progress and political reform.
learn to accept that constructive criticism and dissent are
essential part of any healthy society.
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Must
Nothing can wipe out horror of bloodshed of 3/4 June but China
must act now to begin to undo the psychological damage that has been
inflicted on Hong Kong people as well as its own citizens.
7.
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We have had to make it clear to Chinese leadership that under
present circumstances there can be no question of conducting normal
business with China over future of Hong Kong. But have made it
equally clear that we continue to stand fully by our obligations
under Joint Declaration. Only by demonstrating our total commitment
to this process can we credibly insist that China does the same.
8.
Joint Declaration remains central element in our work to
safeguard Hong Kong's future. But recent developments make it
imperative that we should see what further reassurances can be given
to Hong Kong people:
Will need to take careful look at Draft Basic Law, against
background of recent events, to see how it can command confidence in
Hong Kong.
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