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CHINA WILL SIMPLY IMPOSE ITS BASIC LAW ON HONG

KONG?

We

Chinese authorities have conducted extensive

consultation in Hong Kong through Basic Law

Consultative Committee and direct submissions.

have done what we can to ensure that Hong Kong

views reach China eg we passed to the Chinese the

OMELCO paper on the draft Basic Law.

We have taken every opportunity to underline to China the importance of a Basic Law which is welcomed by Hong Kong and fully reflects the Joint

Declaration.