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Proposed Interpretation of Article 24(2)(5)

4.

It

is proposed that

requirements.

persons

covered

Cove

by

Article 24(2)(5) should be able to retain right of abode in

the HKSAR when they reach the age of 21 without having to

This interpretation does

incompatible with a literal reading of

and would be consistent with the

Chinese citizens born in Hong Kong

and the existing legislation as set out

meet any further

not appear to be

Article 24(2)(5),

provision covering

(Article 24(2)(1))

in paragraph 3 above.

5.

We would be grateful for any comments the Chinese

side may have on this proposal.

office of the British Senior Representative

of the Sino-British Joint Liaison Group

13 March 1992

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