CONFIDENTIAL
eventual
transfer
to
the
local P&P
imposing
Chinese
think ing of
For any
establishment, we are
language requirement as a condition for transfer as the
use of Chinese is expected to become increasingly
important with the transfer of sovereignty in 1997. We
shall discuss this issue with staff and the Chinese.
are considering the
AS a longer term policy, we
possibility of having one common set of terms and
conditions of service for new appointments. Enhancement
of the package will only be considered exceptionally on
a case by case basis when the common terms fail to
attract the expertise required.
The measures being implemented
measures.
ΠΟΥ
are short term
We are going ahead with these. We will
consult staff and, where appropriate, the Chinese on
longer term arrangements.
The interim measures will not affect the filling of
principal official posts
official posts after 1997. The requirements
for those posts are clearly laid down in the Basic Law,
viz. they must be permanent residents who are Chinese
right of abode in any foreign
Transferees to local terms will not be able to
nationals with no
country.
fill those posts.
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