(h)
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references to bodies corporate incorporated in the
United Kingdom became references to
bodies
corporate incorporated in Hong Kong;
(i)
references to courts in the United Kingdom became
references to courts in Hong Kong; and
(j)
the term "overseas country" was defined to mean
any country or territory outside the United
Kingdom or Hong Kong other than one for whose
international relations Her
Majesty's Government
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in the United Kingdom are responsible.
5.
The
1997.
1990 Order will lapse on 30 June
However, the law contained in it provides useful protection for Hong Kong businessmen and companies against demands
placed on them by foreign governments and courts which
overstep the jurisdictional limits normally accepted by the
international community. The continued availability of
such protection after 1 July 1997 will be very important for the continued stability and prosperity of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the maintenance of Hong Kong as a commercial centre. The HKG therefore proposes to
introduce a Bill to localise the provisions of the 1990
Order.
6.
The proposed legislation does not confer on an authority in Hong Kong powers formerly held by an authority
the United Kingdom, is not designed to implement
international obligations which will apply to the Hong Kong
SAR after 1997, and does not have extraterritorial effect.
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