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Article
Problem
of the PRC Constitution which
refers to "special
Art. 13
administrative region".
As drafted, para. 2 is open to the interpretation that the MFA office established in the SAR may deal with any matters relating to foreign affairs. However, certain aspects of the SAR's foreign affairs, e.g. her external trade and economic relations, are within the SAR'S autonomy.
Suggested Solution
外交和國防事詻層中央 人民政府管理外,享有 高度自治權。
"The HKSAR shall come directly
under the CPG. It shall enjoy a
high degree of autonomy, except in foreign and defence affairs which are the responsibilities of the CPG."
The Basic Law should make clear that that office would only deal with those foreign affairs which the CPG has not authorised the Hong Kong SAR to
A deal with on its own). possible redraft for this purpose is as follows:
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC shall establish an office in HK to deal with those foreign affairs which the Hong Kong SAR is not authorised to deal with on its
cwn.
Remarks
BLDC/BLCC interlocutors
Actions taken:
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We have drawn Chinese attention to the problem identified, but have not yet put the suggested revised text to them.
(a) Channels :
Legal experts meeting - Zheng Weirong
BLDC/BLCC interlocutors
- PA's introductory visit
to China
Actions taken:
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- This has been pursued with
our BLDC/BLOC contacts. But so far no feedback.
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