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CONDIDOFTIM
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Remarks
(d) On a more general point, it
is as yet unclear what is the status under the Chinese Nationality Law of HK Chinese holding foreign passports.
(d) In the interest of certainty, this should be clarified upon the promulgation of the BL, either in the BL itself, or in a NP Resolution/statement concerning the applicability in the SAR of the Chinese Nationality Law. The
feasibility of allowing HK Chirese holding foreign
passports to make a declaration
which has the effect of
confirming their foreign
nat.onality and their right of abode in the SAR under Art.
24(3) should be explored. The application of the Chinese Nationality Law to the SAR should be by legislation taking account of HK's circumstances.
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GOVT HOUSE HK
Chapter IV: Political System
Method of selection
of the CE and the composition of the legislature
I and II
Annexes
In present circumstances, the proposals set out in Annexes I and II are far too conservative.
Many influential sectors in HK now hope to see a faster pace than provided in the draft BL. Responding and building upon this emerging consensus would be a significant contribution towards
Channels :
Ministerial-level
exchange
Governor's visit Zheng Weirong
BLDC/BLCC interlocutors
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