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ADDITIONAL CLAUSE CONCERNING LEASES

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For so long as Hong Kong is under the administration

of the UK., the authorities of Hong Kong may grant leases

of public land [in the New Territories/in Hong Kong] for

any period not exceeding 'x' [eg 251 years notwithstanding

that any such period may expire after the UK has ceased to

administer [the New-Territories/Hong Kong].

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