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14.

It would be necessary to consult the Chinese before embarking upon negotiations for a network of international agreements since we would wish the agreements to last beyond 1997. Tactically it is considered best to defer discussions of HK/PRC arrangements at least until after the principles for the establishment of Hong Kong's bilateral agreements have

been agreed with the Chinese.

15.

Subject to Members' agreement, we intend:

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(a)

first to consult the PRC through the

Joint Liaison Group on Hong Kong's need

for enhanced mutual legal assistance

and our intention to enter into

international agreements. The

objective will be to secure the

understanding and acceptance by the PRC

of the principles of Hong Kong's

agreements. For this purpose a draft

be[re

model treaty should be revealed to the

Chinese setting out the areas for legal

assistance and the safeguards sought;

and

tabled

for

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discussion

with

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