VISIT TO MOSCOW BY MR MORRIS (FED): TALKS ON NORTH EAST ASIA
HONG KONG
HKD 021/a
Points to make
CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS
16 Ju. 1993
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Talks with China on Hong Kong electoral issues are progressing in a businesslike atmosphere.
detailed ground to cover.
But no real progress. Still much
- Our aim is to reach an understanding with China on
arrangements to ensure that the 1995 elections will be fair,
open and acceptable to the Hong Kong people.
If we do reach an understanding, the British and Hong Kong
Governments will recommend this to the Legislative Council in
Hong Kong. It will be for them to pass the necessary legislation.
Have told Chinese we cannot allow talks to drag on
indefinitely. Legislation needs to be in place in time for District Board elections in September 1994.
CONSULATE GENERAL
Any further news about when you will open up your mission in
Hong Kong?
pus.vis.PR
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