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administration and because only the

Political Adviser (other than the

Governor) will have a full range of information, including intelligence,

at his disposal, the Governor will

need a UK-based Political Adviser as

his adjutant on China relations right

up to 1997. In 1995, the Political

Adviser and his Deputy might move to

Government House. They would handle

intelligence matters and possibly

relations with the British Garrison

and defence arrangements, as well as

advising the Governor on China.

Day-to-day dealings with China would

however be handled by the unit formed

with Constitutional Affairs Branch.

That unit/Branch would be headed by a

local Secretary-rank official.

the Chinese will establish an office

of their Ministry of Foreign Affairs

in Hong Kong to handle foreign affairs

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