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THE CHINA RELATIONSHIP

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138.

Since ду

arrival in Hong Kong, I have

been

about

In

feel

repeatedly asked

particular, I

the territory's future.

asked to explain why I should

confident about Hong Kong'

Kong's ability to remain one of the

world's most attractive cities to live in after 1997 when we

seem to have had Во many disagreements with Peking over

important issues which affect the future.

139.

I want to emphasise that I have no reservations

about Hong Kong's future as a good city in which to raise a

family or make a career. Provided that the "one country two

systems" concept 18 fully implemented and respected, Hong

Kong's special way of life is bound to flourish far into the

next century.

A LONG STANDING PARTNERSHIP

140.

encouraged

Let me explain why I believe that our community can

take such a robust view of its future. First, I am greatly

by the breadth and depth of our relationship with

China - a relationship which, in most areas, is constructive

and beneficial to both sides. The level of business ties is

the most obvious example of the successful relationships

which we enjoy:

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