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The British garrison as the employer is vicariously liable for torts committed by military personnel in the course of their employment.
As regards claim against the British garrison as a whole, this may be pursued through the UK civilian courts if it cannot be settled through administrative means. The law of tort and contract in the UK is of course similar to that in Hong Kong, both based on the common law.
"After 1997, where a member of the PLA commits a tortious act which arises out of and in the course of duty, it is important that he and the garrison collectively should both be subject to the jurisdiction of Hong Kong courts, namely, the civil cases can be adjudicated in accordance with the common law principles as at present," he
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Transcript of FS's media session
Following is the transcript (English) of the media session by the Financial Secretary, Mr Donald Tsang, at the North District Hospital Topping Out Ceremony this (Monday) afternoon:
Question: Mr Tsang, can you comment on the latest Sino-US trade war and its possible impact on Hong Kong?
FS: Well, China and the USA are respectively Hong Kong's largest trading partners, so any trade dispute between the two major partners are not likely to bring any benefits to Hong Kong. We are obviously concerned but looking at the products under dispute, the direct trade impact is not likely to be serious. But my colleagues are examining the implications involved. I just hope that this dispute will be resolved satisfactorily without any further escalation.
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