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ANNEX D

An important part of the 1992/93 Programme depends on Chinese cooperation.

2.

Legislative

At Annex A is a defensive brief Chinese

in case the ask why items are in the programme although they have not been consulted. The essence of the defence is good administration and forward planning.

3.

At Annex B is a report on the 23 items (out of 84) which are of interest to China. of these 23 items

a)

three have either been taken place;

b)

C).

d)

C.

4. Annex implement

agreed or briefings have

we are still consulting on 12. These include part of our localisation programme as well as bills relating to franchises (telecommunications,

television, etc);

we have yet to begin discussion on seven; and

we will not consult or brief the Chinese on one (The Foreign Corporation Bill). It concerns Taiwan.

at

The published legislative

programme is This includes neither legislation needed to the constitutional package nor items such as the

Governor giving up the Presidency of LegCo.

5.

Non-cooperation would lead to gaps in the programme. It may also lead to a requirement for decisions about proceeding alone.

6.

I have sent a copy of the annexes to UKRep JLG.

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(David Skinner)

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