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agenda.MORRIS

JEB

MEETING ON HONG KONG, 16 DECEMBER

ANNOTATED AGENDA

1. Chinese reactions to introduction of first stage legislation.

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Assessment of recent official Chinese statements.

Views on what conclusions may be drawn?

2. Reactions in Hong Kong

3.

Media angles

Public opinion?

LegCo mood. Views of UDHK?

Liberals?

Reactions in Britain/internationally

Media

Parliamentary

- International

4. Way forward

Line to take:

calm, measured approach minimising significance of introduction of legislation; emphasising continued commitment to cooperation, wish to consult with China on second stage issues.

- Decision on publication of White Paper. Defer until China makes definitive statement on breakdown/publishes details of the 17 Rounds.

Initiatives for bringing China back to negotiating table?

- Consideration of timing of/conditions for introduction of second stage legislation. Ministers visit to Hong Kong on

7 January good opportunity to discuss with Governor/ad hoc committee/ExCo.