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"One thing that would, I'm sure, give great reassurance to Hong Kong that China understands why things work here would be for Chinese officials to show that they appreciate the important role of our non-political meritocratic uncorrupt civil service, an extremely important role in our success story, and they're prepared as well to listen to voices, not only from the civil services, but from right across the community."
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32nd JLG meeting Joint Communique
The Joint Liaison Group held its 32nd meeting in Hong Kong on April 4, 6, and 7, 1995.
The Group had a discussion about matters relating to Hong Kong's international rights and obligations; Hong Kong's air services agreements and renewal of air services arrangements between Hong Kong and Taiwan; the Transfer of Government; Civil Service matters; the defence of Hong Kong and public order; franchises and contracts extending beyond 1997 and related matters (including reclamation plans, the Railway Development Strategy and Container Terminal No. 9, etc); Hong Kong's sewage disposal scheme; investment promotion and protection agreements between Hong Kong and relevant countries; surrender of fugitive offenders agreements between Hong Kong and relevant countries; mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between Hong Kong and certain countries; the reciprocal enforcement of judgments between Hong Kong and foreign countries; localisation of laws; adaptation of laws; the Court of Final Appeal; the implementation of the provisions of the Joint Declaration relating to the right of abode in Hong Kong after 1997; Visa Abolition Agreements; retirement protection and social welfare and Vietnamese Migrants in Hong Kong (Boat People and Refugees).
The next meeting of the Joint Liaison Group will take place at a time and location to be agreed by the two sides.
End/Friday, April 7, 1995
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