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(c) In general, recognition will not affect any lawfully acquired private property and rights. Any demand for extradition must be considered, when it is made, on its merita in the light of Article XXI of the Tientsin Treaty, 1858, and the Hong Kong Chinese Extradition Ordinance.
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If the situation eventually arises in wh kob the Communist Government refuses to accept jurisdiction of Hong Kong courts in matters such as those mentioned above, you will no doubt refer to me for further advice. I fully appreciate that from the political anglu difficult issues may arise and court decisions against the Communists' interests will, no doubt, be ascribed by the Communists to executive pressure and will be regarded by them as evidence of British hostility a Unfortunately, there is little we can do about this, though, we shall, of couran, be ready to assist you with further advice on any particular matters which you may decide to refer to us.
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Mr. P. D. Coates
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