PROPOSALS
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14.
It would be necessary to consult the Chinese before embarking upon negotiations for a network of international agreements since we would wish the agreements to last beyond 1997. Tactically it is considered best to defer discussions of HK/PRC arrangements at least until after the principles for the establishment of Hong Kong's bilateral agreements have
been agreed with the Chinese.
15.
Subject to Members' agreement, we intend:
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(a)
first to consult the PRC through the
Joint Liaison Group on Hong Kong's need
for enhanced mutual legal assistance
and our intention to enter into
international agreements. The
objective will be to secure the
understanding and acceptance by the PRC
of the principles of Hong Kong's
agreements. For this purpose a draft
be[re
model treaty should be revealed to the
Chinese setting out the areas for legal
assistance and the safeguards sought;
and
tabled
for
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discussion
with
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