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8.
of nationality.
another
Chinese
At the time of signature of the Sino-British Joint
Declaration, both sides exchanged memoranda on the subject
According to the Chinese Memorandum, all
Hong Kong Chinese compatriots, whether they are holders of
the "British Dependent Territories Citizens' Passport" or
not, are Chinese nationals. Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan
city and it is
not unusual for Hong Kong Chinese to have
nationality (or nationalities) in addition to their
nationality. It is likely that some questions and
relating to conflict of nationality will continue
It is therefore important for this Convention
and Protocol to continue to apply after 1997 so as to
provide an established set of rules and guidelines for
solving such questions and problems. The continued
application of
this Convention and Protocol will provide a
significant assurance to individuals concerned that any
questions arising will continue to be settled in accordance
with well established rules of international law,
problems
to arise.
Proposal
9.
The British side
propose that the Convention and
the Protocol
should continue to apply to the Hong Kong SAR
after
30
June
1997
in
accordance
with the Joint
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