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1. In accordance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration on
the question of Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China will resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from 1 July 1997.
2.
The Chinese Government requests the Secretary-General to amend the 'VRA-VRZ" series in Appendix 42 of the Radio Regulations to read 'the People's Republic of China (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region)' with effect from 1 July
1997.
3. The Chinese Government believes that the Government of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is
requesting the Secretary-General that from 1 January 1997,
the allocation of the 'VRA-VRZ' series should be changed to
read 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(Hong Kong).' The Government of the People's Republic of China understands and supports this request.
4.
The Government of the People's Republic of China recognise that in accordance with Radio Regulations 20896, this change will need to be confirmed by the following radio
conference.
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