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Mr Wye

Far Eastern Section, RAD

Нас Mac 012/3

BASIC LAW

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In discussions on reverting to the Chinese about amending the Basic Law provisions on representative government and nationality qualifications, it has been argued that if we were to do so, we would run the risk of reopening other aspects of the Basic Law to the detriment of Hong Kong interests. Aside from considerations that this line may be one being touted by the Chinese, we need to assess to what extent this is true. Grateful for your thoughts and those of copy addressees.

Now'

S Riordan

Hong Kong Department

WH 305

270 2655

22 October 1991

cc: SE Bradley Esq

DPA, Hong Kong

Miss J Rogan, Peking

TOCACP

JRB

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