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Does this mean that the historical dispute has been resolved
that China accepts that the Walled City is part of Hong
Kong, under British sovereignty?
Britain and China agree that the Joint Declaration has
provided a basis for building a future for the whole of Hong
Kong.
The issue of the Kowloon Walled City has been
addressed by both sides as a practical matter.
Does Hong Kong law apply in the Kowloon Walled City?
In our view, yes.
(If necessary) It has always been our view that Hong Kong law
applies throughout the territory.
longstanding question has now been
way.
Very glad that this
resolved in a practical
Was this discussed in the JLG?
The question has been discussed with the Chinese Government
on various confidential channels.
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China support Walled City residents who claim unfair
treatment as a result of the clearance?
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expresses
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The spokesman of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs made
statement on 14 January on the clearances of the walled
city which
the Chinese Government's
understanding of the Hong Kong Government's decision.
Arrangements regarding the handling of representations have
been made by the Hong Kong Government.
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