TNAG-2734-FCO40-3942-Hong-Kong-role-of-the-Legislative-Council-(LEGCO)-1993 — Page 82

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We have made it clear that members of team from Hong Kong will be present on same basis as other members; not prepared to label them as anything other than members of our team; Chinese refused to accept.

Quite contrary to past precedent and a new attempt to

humiliate Hong Kong.

Wording of announcement agreed some days ago; Chinese now going back on their agreement and trying to re-open question.

Chinese have refused to agree on a date for talks, or even that announcement will be made early next week.

5. Growing suspicion that Chinese more interested in getting postponement of gazettal than reaching

Benefit of doubt so agreement on basis of talks.

far, but enough is enough.

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