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FUTURE OF HONG KONG: LAWS OF NONG KONG

1. AS YOU KNOW, WE HAVE PASSED A SET OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG TO THE CHINSE SUPREME COURT AND TO THE MFA. THE CHINESE SIDE THUS HAS READY ACCESS TO THESE REFERENCE

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