CAEAEM
EACTION OF THE HONG KONG AND INTERNATIONAL PRESS TO THE CONCLUSION
OF THE SINO-BRITISH JOINT DECLARATION
ASIAN WALL STREET JOURNAL, 27 SEPT 1984,
China, UK, Announce Hong Kong Plan
"It's a tremendous breakthrough for China to accept an elected legislature" (reporting Joseph Cheng, Political Science lecturer at
Chinese University).
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, 29 SEPT 1984,
Warm welcome from neighbours
"The Singapore Government said it welcomed "the successful conclusion of the talks and initialling of the agreement"'
TIME, 8 OCTOBER 1984
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"Thai officials called it "a portent to peace and stability in
Asia".
"US Secretary of State George Shultz judged the agreement "a solid foundation for Hong Kong's enduring future".
FINANCIAL TIMES, 9 OCTOBER 1984, Chinese Codes
Radio Prague says
"East Germany is calling it a sensible solution. the Hong Kong agreement is an even stronger life preserver for capitalist Hong Kong than was expected.
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, 10 OCTOBER 1984, Kissinger applauds accord
on Hong Kong
"The former US Secretary of State, Dr Henry Kissinger, applauded the Sino-British Agreement on the future of Hong Kong.
He said the agreement is good for two reasons: it removes uncertainty and it is in the best interests of all parties".
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