TNAG-2711-FCO40-3917-House-of-Commons-Select-Committee-on-Foreign-Affairs-and-Par-1993 — Page 22

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That is why elections held under British administration in Hong Kong must be fair, open and acceptable to the people of Hong Kong. On that basis, we have made a concerted effort through seventeen rounds of talks to reach agreement with China. discussed matters twice with the Chinese Foreign Minister during this period. The Prime Minister sent a message to the Chinese Premier. We have offered to make important moves to accommodate Chinese views, without compromising our essential requirements, as part of an acceptable overall agreement.

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