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SECRET *3

高度機密

4

Train

the

more

criteria.

By indicating readiness to discuss with Chinese implementation of BL67 in 1997, we may make it difficult for the Chinese to refuse discussion on the other Through Train criteria. By indicating willingness to cooperate with the PC in implementing BL67, we may be in a stronger position to demand a say in the PC's work on other criteria and other preparations for the first SAR

Government.

the

9.

that :

The

viability of the option depends on the premise

there are assisting

measures which HKG can take in the PC in the implementation of the provision in 1997, without causing itself the constitutional/political difficulties in paras 3 above; and

specifically,

to a public responsible nationality

•

such HKG measures will not lead perception that HKG is directly for the implementation of the provision.

We will not do

anything to vet the 1995 legislators against BL67, or to disqualify anyone of them on grounds of BL67. Nor will we be responsible, for

example, for determining how nationality quota shall be allocated, or which of the legislators exceeding the quota should be removed in 1997.

the

Further study of such possible actions is necessary before

we can decide whether

a viable option can be developed.

The following gives

actions might be.

some

CEADET

preliminary ideas on what such

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