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Tariffs and Trade, whether or not the [PRC] Po

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It is the sense of the Congres that the following, 7 [based on the provisions of the Joirt Declaration, where 8 applicable] which are based in part on the relevant pro ri- 9 sions of the Joint Declaration, [should continue to be the 10 policy of the United States after Jure 30, 1997,] are a ul 11 should continue after June 30, 1997, to be the policy of he 12 United States with respect to comme ce between the Ur it-

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(1) The United States should seek to maintain and expand economic anⱭl trade relations with Heng Kong and should continue to treat Hong Kong ana separate territory in economic and trade matters, such as import quotas and certificates of origin.

(2) The United States should continue to ne go- tiate directly with Hong Kong to conclude bilateral

economic agreements.

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Hong Kong as a territory whica is fully autonom ›u.s

from the United Kingdoin and, after June 30, 193",

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