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Annex I Section VI: Economic System and External Economic Relations

CA Branch Liaison Officer : PAS(CA)5

10th Edition

(June 1990)

Whether the

Chinese need to

Item

be consulted/

& JD/BL reference

Action

informed and

Officer*

if so, timing

Date for HMG/HKG to start deliberation

Present Position

a. Consider need for

*SES

No consultation

Not

arrangements for

DAF

is required

safeguarding the

fishing rights of

applicable. Keep under review

Hong Kong fishermen

(BL Art. 118)

Status quo i.e. continued access to fishing grounds in Chinese waters should be maintained. But no action is required.

Relevant Considerations

Many Hong Kong fishing vessels already have access to Chinese waters through a system of dual licensing with the

Chinese authorities. The latter introduced a

Fishery Resources

Enhancement and

Conservation fee in 1989,

while other fees such as fishing port dues are said to be under consideration, in consultation with fishermen.

Target Completion Date

Not applicable. Keep under review.

CL7

Please mark an '*' against the officer with overall responsibility

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