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L.P.

as we thought.

J.W.M.

On a voluntary basis not only ACFTU but any which

would include world wide organisation. But some

associations limit their membership to Commonwealth countries, such affiliations could not continue.

Rights of residence.

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Саи

implicalis

L.P.

It will continue.

M.R.

It is clear once you have lived in HK for a certain time you have right of residence, but how do you acquire the initial 7 years.

L.P.

It will remain the same.

J.L.

Why are senior posts to be filled by Chinese Nationals.

L.P.

Simple answer. Chinese Sovereignty, Chinese Nationals exercise Sovereignty.

M.R.

I can appreciate that. It will not be very credible telling China's own people sovereignty has been restored if a bunch of non-Chinese are still running HK and occupying many Secretary posts. It would look

odd.

L.P.

Exactly.

17.50

Meeting ended.

/P.16

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