Rifkind comments on future rule of Hong Kong

Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind said he expected China to implement the 'two systems, one country' [sic] policy after the handover. The remarks were the first by a British cabinet minister since Mr Qian's controversial comments. Mr Rifkind was speaking after an hour-long meeting yesterday with Governor Chris Patten, who is visiting Britain. Mr Patten said freedom of expression was guaranteed by the Joint Declaration.