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which they apply to Hong Kong, will be assumed by the CPG

with effect from 1 July 1997 and apply to the HKSAR of the

It will further be necessary to ensure, so far as

possible, that those Contracting Parties either agree or at

PRC.

least acquiesce.

best

In the opinion of the British side, the

method for securing this objective would be as

in para 7 of the paper handed to the Chinese side

The PRC is a party to the New York

described

on 15 March 1989.

Convention and, provided that it remains so it will be

necessary only

to ensure that the international rights and

obligations

currently

affecting Hong Kong are fully

preserved in d manner consistent with the Joint Declaration

and to consider what action is needed in this regard.

JH09

CONFIDENTIAL