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B.
CHINESE MEMORANDUM
112. DUAL NATIONALITY?
The Chinese have made clear that they are prepared to allow persons whom they consider to be Chinese nationals to travel on documents
issued by other states.
113. NO CONSULAR PROTECTION FOR FORMER HONG KONG BDTCS IN THE SAR
OR OTHER PARTS OF CHINA?
It is standard international practice that one state cannot provide consular protection for persons whom another state considers to be its nationals when they are within the borders of that state. After 1 July 1997, Hong Kog will be part of the People's Republic of
China.
114. STATUS OF EXCHANGE OF MEMORANDA
Associated with Joint Declaration and part of package as a whole. Unilateral statements setting out position of each side. Wording of each memorandum agreed with other side. Texts of memorandum
initialled on same occasions as text of agreement.
VI RELATED QUESTIONS
A.
GREEN PAPER ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
115.
PUBLICATION OF WHITE PAPER?
Probably in November.
116. CONTENT OF WHITE PAPER?
No final decisions yet taken.
be evaluated.
Public comments on Green Paper stil
117.
COMMENTS ON GREEN PAPER?
General support for principle of gradual
Wide range of comments.
development of representative institutions. Differing views on speed of change.
118. POSITION OF GOVERNOR?
As stated in Green Paper, will be considered at later stage.
119. HMG'S ATTITUDE TO DIRECT ELECTIONS?
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