MEMORANDA EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE CHINESE AND PORTUGUESE SIDES
MEMORANDUM
MEMORANDUM
In connection with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Portugal on the Question of Macao signed this day, the Government of the People's Republic of China de- clares:
The inhabitants in Macao who come under the provisions. of the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, whether they are holders of the Portuguese travel or identity documents or not, have Chinese citizenship. Taking account of the historical background of Macao and its realitics, the competent authorities of the Government of the People's Re- public of China will permit Chinese nationals in Macao pre- viously holding Portuguese travel documents to continue to use these documents for travelling to other states and regions after the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region. The above-mentioned Chinese nationals will not be entitled to Portuguese consular protection in the Macao Special Ad- ministrative Region and other parts of the People's Republic of China.
In connection with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the Republic of Portugal and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Macao signed this day, the Government of the Republic of Portugal declares:
In conformity with the Portuguese legislation, the inhabi- tants in Macao who, having Portuguese citizenship, are holders of a Portuguese passport on 19 December 1999 may continue to use it after this date. No person may acquire Portuguese citizenship as from 20 December 1999 by virtue of his or her connection with Macao.
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