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I have been taking a close personal interest in these developments. I sent

Premier Li Peng a message in November proposing intensified efforts to reach an agreement. We will certainly continue to give high priority to this as part of our offer to ensure full implementation of the Joint Declaration and cooperation

with China.

Mr Allen Lee

Pacenly

John