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as soon as possible. We are aiming to tell the Chinese on Thursday, 27 May, with the press release taking place the following day, though it is possible that the requirement for the Hong Kong government to inform EXCO and LEGCO may push this back to Monday 31 May. I will advise Ministers separately once we have agreed on a precise date.
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