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services) are shown to the Chinese so they may satisfy themselves that the form of the agreement does not prejudice their position post-1977. Experience suggests that at most the Chinese will seek clarification of any ASA articles várying, perhaps because of the needs of Japanese domestic legislation or regulations, from previous Hong Kong ASAS. However, because the Chinese will

take some considerable time to respond on the text it is important that we can pass the initialled draft to them as soon

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4. The Prime Minister stressed to Mr Kaifu last September the need to demonstrate support for Hong Kong and is expected to refer again to this matter, and in that context to separation, at this set of meetings.

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