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In the model agreement, the British side proposes to use the term "requisite travel document" which will mean a valid travel document that contains a statement endorsed by a competent authority that the bearer has the right of abode in Hong Kong". This term would cover persons, currently enjoying visa-free entry to the 75 countries and territories mentioned earlier. also be applicable to holders of certificates of Identity and the
future HKSAR passport.
It would
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7. It is intended that the Hong Kong Government should negotiate with countries which are Hong Kong' major trading partners and tourist destinations. The British side would of course consult
the Chinese side on prospective negotiating partners and on any texts that the Hong Kong Government initials, before these
agreements are concluded.
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We would be grateful for the Chinese side's comments on this proposal and on the text of the draft model: VAA.
office of the Senior British Representative Sino-British Joint Liaison Group
7 August 1992
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