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found inadequate is still a draft, which the committee have

made clear can be amended in the light of the debate now

under way in Hong Kong.

Consultation and negotiation is the way in which we,

the Chinese and the people of Hong Kong are committed to

building Hong Kong's future. It has worked well so far and

will continue to do so. Confrontation would be disastrous

for Hong Kong. Your other prescription that Britain

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should open its doors to millions of Hong Kong people for settlement would also be disastrous for Hong Kong. It is a counsel of defeat, wholly unjustified and sadly unworthy

of the Journal.

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