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ANNEX II

SINO-BRITISH JOINT LIAISON GROUP

一九八四、九、十三

1.

In furtherance of their common aim and in order

to ensure a smooth transfer of government in 1997, the

Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of

the People's Republic of China have agreed to continue

their discussions in a friendly spirit and to develop

the cooperative relationship which already exists

between the two Governments over Hong Kong with a view

to the effective implementation of the Joint Declaration.

2.

In order to meet the requirements for liaison,

consultation and the exchange of information, the two

Governments have agreed to set up a Joint Liaison Group.

3.

(a)

(5)

(c)

The functions of the Joint Liaison Group shall be:

to conduct consultations on the implementation of

the Joint Declaration;

to discuss matters relating to the smooth transfer

of government in 1997;

to exchange information and conduct consultations

on such subjects as may be agreed by the two sides.