05-JAN-1993
15:46
CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS BR
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For
the Chinese Government, whatever the scenario, and whatever the ways to resolve the problem, we'll firmly implement the Joint Declaration, the Basic Law, the country, two systems. There's no
spirit of one
question of us
clearly states
interests, and
Hong Kong.
interfering with HK. The Basic Law that China has said. It must safeguard long-term prosperity and stability of
But from China's
latest actions, it seems to be telling НК peepla if China felt threatened, she'll take action and is prepared to sacrifice HK people's interests. Do you agree?
Will HK become a threat to China? I'm afraid this matter deserves scrutiny. We don't consider things from that angle. All our actions have one aim to preserve HK's long-term stability and prosperity. If we didn't take those steps, and let the situation continue to develop, let' Britain act unilaterally HK'll have great chaos. We don't want that.
Q.
But the impact on HK has already been great?
A.
We didn't cause it. Patten caused it. Britain caused
it. Like the British HK Government's
that'll have a great impact on HK.
statement,
Q.
Is China worried HK people will have, after June 4, another confidence crisis?
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