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09-OCT-1991 17:15

SECRETARIAT D.A.U.

particularly

+852 845 7895 P.04

well-suited to be your

first

Deputy

President. I am sure that all Members will join with me in

welcoming him to his new post and in wishing him well.

16.

The work of this Council has in the past been

characterised by a spirit of pragmatism and a respect for

the views of others.

We must retain these traditions of

and honest debate. The people of

served by a Legislative Council

tolerance, common sense

Hong Kong will best be

which focuses on issues, decisions and, wherever possible,

consensus.

(III) RELATIONS WITH CHINA

than six years, China will resume

17.

In

less

sovereignty

over Hong Kong.

This

simple

number

demonstrates why for the administration, as well as the

community as a whole, management of the transition to 1997

is of the greatest significance.

importance

harmonious

It explains the

which we must attach to establishing a

and effective partnership with our counterparts

at all levels in China.

18. Hong

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