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Points to Make

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Grateful for your past political support over Hong Kong.

Useful if you can take opportunities with Chinese to emphasise

importance you attach to Hong Kong's continued stability and prosperity as set out in the Joint Declaration.

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Reports indicate that general confidence in Hong Kong is higher than it has been for some years.

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Chris Patten has a vital job to do at a crucial time.

Confident he will do it well. His political experience and seniority will be to Hong Kong's advantage.

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