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DSR 11C
in accordance
with less
formal arrangements.
Either
way
an
nomination ?
Probable Chinese Requirements
3. (a)
Formal rendition: UK concession of Chinese
sovereignty over Hong Kong Island and Kowloon (ceded in
perpetuity) and New Territories (leased until 1997). Would
entail abrogation of Treaties concerned. Could be done by
new Treaty (unlikely to appeal to Chinese) or unilaterally
by Act of Parliament,. No legal obstacle. Almost certainly
a Chinese requirement. would be hearsony
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(b) UK 'acknowledgement' (fe taking note) of Chinese
statements on sovereignty over Hong Kong. No problem for us.
Our formula over Taiwan. Least they could ask for. May
accept in place of (a). But probably insufficient for them to
trade for firm guarantees,
(c)
Chinese official representative in Hong Kong without
executive functions.
Formalisation of NCNA First Director's
liaison role. May require in addition to (a) as symbol of
Chinese sovereignty.
No legal problem for us. Unlikely
Chinese would accept this for firm guarantees without
declaration on sovereignty.
(d)
Chinese participation in administration through:
i) right of consultation through NCNA/representative on
political issues and/or membership of EXCO/LEGCO;
ii) right of veto on above;
nomination
iii) right to approve restriction of UK/local Governor;
iv) right to nominate/appoint Chinese Governor.
Right of consultation, formal or informal, a likely conse-
quence of (a). Not desirable, but could work, if only a
Other forms of Chinese participation would mean
formality.
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