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not make this a sticking po:.nt. If our negotiating
partners are not willing to accept either or bot of
these documents, we will not. insist. Instead, we will
propose reviewing the issue at a later date.
China angle
12.
The Joint Declaration specifically provides
for the CPG to assist or authorize the HKSAR to
conclude VAAS with states or regions (JD 169). This is
reflected in Article 155 of the Basic Law. If, Is
proposed, the VAAs are not time limited the intention
is that they should bind the future SAR. We mus
therefore consult the Chinese side of the Joint Liaison
Group. Our assessment is that the Chinese side will
accept our proposal because it will facilitate sucoth
transition and benefit HKSAR passport holders in
future. It is also compatible in spirit with both the
JD and the Basic Law. We would seek their agreement to
our conducting bilateral negotiations with prospective
partners on the basis of the model at Annex A. Ve
would also agree to showing them the text of VAAL
before signature should they ask to see them.
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