The following points require clarification:-
(a) are there other provisions in the Chinese Constitution (other than Article 31) that would be applicable to Hong Kong or are relevant to the provisions of the Basic Law?
(b) specific arrangements should be made for "free-hold" land; (c) would Chinese troops stationed in Hong Kong conscript their
members from here?
(d) would Chinese troops stationed in Hong Kong be subject to Hong Kong law? Would they take up the responsibility of preventing illegal immigrants from entering Hong Kong?
(e) would China for any reason ever move local people out of Hong
Kong? and
(f) in drafting of the Basic Law, would it be more advisable to enlist
the help of those who assisted in the drawing up of the Agreement?
27. MR. Carl TONG
Considers that:-
(a) Hong Kong's market position should not be affected by the change.
in sovereignty;
(b) the Agreement has taken account of Hong Kong's existing system
in general;
(c) the Joint Liaison Group should include representatives from the
management" of Hong Kong; and
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(d) Hong Kong people should be adequately informed and consulted
throughout the transitional period.
Investors should remain confident in Hong Kong.
The following points require clarification:-
(a) the British Government, in conjunction with
conjunction with the Chinese Government, must clarify the status of the 10,000 non-Chinese BDTC Hong Kong citizens after 1997; and
(b) the Basic Law should include all necessary refinements to the
Agreement.
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