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Paragraph 5. HMG to continue to be able to issue and renew all
types of British travel documents in Hong Kong (China) ie
including those who hold new form of nationality.
9.
Paragraph 6. People of Hong Kong (China) can travel on travel documents issued by any country. This provides de facto dual nationality. Important point in Hong Kong. Chinese have accepted
it in informal contacts. Also states that all such travel documents
will make it clear that these people have right of abode in Hong Kong. Important point for us, to ensure they are returned to Hong Kong not UK. Proposal to refer to possession of identity card would circumvent Chinese reluctance to allow other states to insert right
of abode statements.
10. Paragraph 7.
Entitlement to consular protection. Think
Chinese will accept this
11. Paragraph 8. Negotiaton of visa abolition agreements. lines of those proposed.
12.
On
Paragraph 9-13. Relate to freedom of movement, protection from
deportation and immigration controls. Important for Hong Kong.