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Qian's reference to Deng Xiaoping's 1982 statement to Lady Thatcher threatening an "early takeover" if there are disturbances in Hong Kong
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Statement made before the conclusion of the JD negotiations which resulted in the D.
signature of
Join Declaration
It is the JD that is now the basis of our policy on Hong Kong.
with Chine)
Legally binding Treaty which we are working to implement.
(Qian did not mention this statement in our meeting]
Separation of District Boards/Municipal Councils from the LegCo arrangements?
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Not possible because the two subjects are closely inter-related eg voting system, voting age.
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We need - and Legĉo needs to consider any agreement as a whole.
Why are we insisting on the through-train?
Election in 1995 should be conducted in the expectation that those who stand will be able to complete a full term.
Candidates and voters need to know what the rules of the game will be.
1984.
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