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15.

Confidence in Chinese Policy. CDS 7/87 was based on

the assumption that there would be no significant

deterioration in the relationship between the PRCG and HMG,

and that the PRCG would maintain its pragmatic approach to

the future of Hong Kong. Consultation on transfer of responsibility for Defence and Public order has continued since February 1987 through the medium of the JLG.

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