You will recall that Hong Kong previously expressed its wish to associate with HMG's instrument of ratification in respect of the 1989 Nice Convention/Constitution. In the event, the Nice
texts were never ratified and did not come into force. However, during those deliberations there was some uncertainty as to whether it was necessary for Hong Kong to consult the
accords f People's Republic of China (PRC) in conformance with the agreed guidelines which require such consultation on substantial or significant modifications to Hong Kong's existing rights and
I we obligations which may continue after 1992. Hong Kong concluded that a consultation was required. This was duly executed and the PRC provided formal assent on 26 April 1991.
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Please let me know whether Hong Kong wishes to associate with. HMG's instrument of ratification to the Final Acts adopted in Geneva 1992 and, if your reply, is in the affirmative, whether
ca nitation Win you would intend to consult the People's Republic of China, to be
consider
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