KI PADH
WRONG TO CLAIM THAT THESE MEASURES ARE IN RESPONSE
TO OUR EFFORTS
We didn't claim that.
Some were simply countries recognising their own
self interest
WRONG TO CLAIM THAT THESE MEASURES ARE DESIGNED
SPECIFICALLY TO HELP HONG KONG
Some are clearly tailored to Hong Kong's requirements. Others are of worldwide application:
but the important point is that Hong Kong can
benefit substantially.
WHY WERE CONSULATES IN HONG KONG UNAWARE OF THE
CONTENT OF MR MAUDE'S STATEMENT? WHY DID THEY
CONTRADICT SUBSTANCE OF HIS REMARKS?
Cannot answer for the Consulates concerned.
can certainly confirm that text of statement was carefully discussed with the authorities in the
capitals of the relevant countries.
But
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