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13. Sir Geoffrey also announced on the same occasion that the two sides had agreed to establish a joint liaison group which would come. into being when the agreement came into force and continue until the year 2000. It would meet in Peking, London and Hong Kong until 1 July 1988 when it would establish its principal base in Hong Kong, although it would also continue to meet thereafter also in London and Peking. It was agreed that the group would not be an organ of power. Its functions would be: liaison, consultation on the implementation of the agreement, and exchange of information. was agreed that it would play no part in the administration of Hong Kong. Her Majesty's Government would continue to be responsible for the administration of Hong Kong up to 1997.
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