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5. THE OFFER OF A SERVICE TO A POINT BEYOND HONG KONG REQUIRES THAT WE NEGOTIATE WITH THE STATE CONCERNED AND OBTAIN THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE A SERVICE FROM HONGKONG. TO THAT POINT: WE HAVE AS YET BEEN UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN A POSSIBLE POINT BEYOND HONG KONG.

6. AT THIS TIME, THEREFORE, OUR POSITION IS THAT WE ADHERE TO THE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO IN HONG KONG IN JANUARY 1977. COURTESY

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