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The consequences of failing to complete these
various bilateral treaty negotiations could be serious. give just a few examples: if the continuity of Hong Kong's
aviation relationships is to be ensured, the necessary air
agreements must be in place by 1 July 1997. If they
there will be considerable commercial uncertainty, inconvenience to the travelling public and damage to Hong
Kong's reputation as a centre of international civil
aviation. Agreements on the surrender of fugitive offenders play a vital role in the fight against international crime. Unless such agreements are in place, Hong Kong risks becoming a haven for criminals. People in Hong Kong currently enjoy
considerable ease of travel overseas as a result of British
visa-free travel arrangements. This facilitates trade and tourism in Hong Kong and failure to ensure the continuation
such arrangements will inevitably have a disruptive effect
these areas. Hong Kong business people can currently enforce their civil and commercial judgments and arbitration awards obtained in Hong Kong in many other jurisdictions with the minimum of fuss and expense. It is important that they not be deprived of this facility after 1997.
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