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VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE TO JAPAN 6-7 APRIL 1993

HONG KONG

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Grateful for Japan's support and help over Chris Patten's democracy proposals.

Disappointing that, despite our intensive efforts over two

months, we failed to secure an acceptable basis for talks with China on Hong Kong's electoral issues.

- We face another bumpy period. remains open.

Are emphasising that the door

Know that some on the Chinese side favoured

talks and hope they will prevail.

But if we must, we will get

Aim is to have the

the legislative process underway. legislation passed by the July recess.

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