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Hong Kong as a Special Administrative Region (SAR)
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In such a
If Hong Kong became an SAR, it could again continue
to be a Port of Registry for British ships so long as
there was continuing UK administration.
situation, however, the establishment of a separate Hong
Kong registry with a separate Hong Kong flag could be
envisaged as an expression of increased local autonomy.
This would not create any difficulties for HMG.
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