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SIR W HARDING TO INDIA AND SRI LANKA: MARCH 1985
BRIEF NO 8: CHINA HONG KONG AND JAPAN
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We belive Hong Kong agreement provides best possible framework
for continuing stability/prosperity in Hong Kong up to and after
1.
1997. Are Committed to working closely with China to implement it.
2.
UK legislation necessary to enable us to ratify agreement by 30
June 1985. In this connection, Hong Kong Bill has passed through
House of Commons and is being considered by House of Lords.
Provides for:
termination of British sovereignty and jurisdiction over Hong
Kong as from 1 July 1997;
subsequent Orders in Council to amend British nationality law and
adapt debate other laws affecting Hong Kong;
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privileges and immunities to be accorded in UK to Chinese members
of the Joint Liaison Group to be established under terms
ん
of the
agreement to continue liaison, consultation and exchange of
information.
(For use only if raised)
THE AGREEMENT AND THE INDIAN COMMUNITY IN HONG KONG
3.
Confident
Fully aware of important contribution made by Indian community
to Hong Kong's development. Hope this will continue up to and after
1997.
4. No question of any non-Chinese British Dependent Territories
citizens (BDTC) being left without a nationality or a place to call
their home as
nationality.
a result of agreement
These provide for:
and related Memoranda on
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