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1 of the Joint Declaration, should be the policy of the United

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(1) The United States should play an acti re role, before, on, and after July 1, 1997, in maintai 1- ing Hong Kong's confidence and prosperity, Hong Kong's role as an international financial center, and. the mutually beneficial ties between the people of tie United States and the people of Hong Kong.

(2) The United States should actively seek to establish and expand direct bilateral ties and agree. ments with Hong Kong ir. econe mic, trade, financiu,

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monetary, aviation, shipping, communications, tour. ism, cultural, sport, and ‹ther appropriate areas.

(3) The United States should seek to mainta n, after June 30, 1997, the United States consula e-

general in Hong Kong, ogether with other official and semi-official organizations, such as the United States Information Agency American Library.

(4) The United States should invite Hong Kong to maintain, after June 30, 1997, its official and semi-official missions in the United States, such as the Hong Kong Economi: & Trade Office, the Office of the Hong Kong Trado Development Council, and

the Hong Kong Tourist Association. The United

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