TNAG-2392-FCO40-3478-Appointment-of-Chris-Patten-as-new-Governor-of-Hong-Kong--Ap-1992 — Page 79

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CHINESE FILLING CURRENT POWER VACUUM (HONG KONG AFFAIRS ADVISERS)?

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There is no power vacuum. Administration of Hong Kong the responsibility of the Hong Kong Government: they are the channel for Hong Kong's official dialogue with Peking. Have noted the Chinese announcement that they will recognise Transitional Affairs Advisers: and that these will not become a second centre of power.