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I do not want to give the impression that we are constantly looking over the shoulders of the Hong Kong Government. would not want to and given the complexity of running a place like Hong Kong, it would make no sense to try. We are fully committed to preserving the high degree of autonomy which Hong Kong now enjoys and which is assured for the
future in the Joint Declaration. Our interest is to help create conditions in which Hong Kong can get on with the job.
That is what Hong Kong is best at doing. And in that connection I would like to say a word about the Governor. Lord Wilson has worked tirelessly in the interests of Hong Kong, and his achievements have been widely admired in Britain as well as in Hong Kong. I know that many people in Hong Kong feel that a new appointment should be made quickly. There will certainly be no unnecessary delay. practice a decision is likely to be made after the British General Election: in the meantime we are listening carefully to the views expressed in Hong Kong.
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As soon as I get back to London after visiting Hong Kong, the Chinese Foreign Minister Mr Qian Qichen will be paying a visit to Britain. Douglas Hurd will devote a good deal of his talks with Mr Qian to seeking progress on Hong Kong issues. On the basis of my visit, I shall be able to bring Douglas Hurd right up to date with the views and feelings of people in Hong Kong. Once again it will be a question of Britain and Hong Kong working together to achieve our common aims, and for the continued progress, stability and importance of Hong Kong.
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