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5.
In Hong Kong, there is a small, settled population ос stateless Eurasians.
At
present, their
rights are
accorded without discrimination
in accordance
with the
provisions of the Convention,
They are issued with Hong
Kong identity cards and travel documents, i.e. Hong Kong
Documents
movement.
of Identity.
They also enjoy freedom of
It 1s important for general confidence and stability that such rights should continue to be enjoyed by these persons and any others who may become stateless on or after 1 July 1997.
The continued application of this
provide a valuable assurance to those
their rights will be maintained and
Convention
concerned
will
that
respected after 30 June 1997.
Proposals
6.
should
1997
in
accordance with the Joint Declaration.
The British side proposes that the Convention continue to apply to the Hong Kong SAR after 30 June
To achieve this result, it will be necessary for the CPG in some way indicate to all present Contracting Parties, and all Governments which may become parties before 1 July 1997, that all the international rights and obligations arising
to
from the
Convention,
to the extent to which they apply to
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