they apply to Hong Kong, will be assumed by the CPG with
effect from 1 July 1997 and apply to the HKSAR of the PRC.
It will further be necessary to ensure so far as possible
Contracting Parties either agree, or at least
that those
acquiesce.
In the opinion of the British side, the best
method for securing this objective would be as described in
para. 7 of the paper handed to the Chinese side on 15 March
1989.
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