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the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
In addition
Article 7 of the Chinese Nationality Law make
provision for aliens to acquire Chinese nationality.
Both Mr. HUI Yin-fat and Mr. Desmond Lee
drew attention to the need to ensure the continued
convenience of travel of holders of Certificates of
Identity. The Government is fully aware of the
concern over this issue and the importance of
achieving satisfactory arrangements to safeguard the
continued ease of travel of holders of Certificates
of Identity. It is estimated that there are over 1.7
million residents in Hong Kong who qualify for the
issue of Certificates of Identity, and over 900,000
Certificates of Identity are currently in
circulation. Over the years the Certificate of
Identiy has achieved a high reputation and wide
international acceptability. I understand that the
issue will be discussed between the British and
Chinese Govenments in the framework of the Joint
Liaison Group.
My final point is that I assure Honourable
Members again that a full report of this debate will
be sent to London so that the points made by
Honourable Members are taken into account when the
draft Order in Council comes before Parliament.
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