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(2) other matters, including developments rela:-

ed to the change in the exercise of sovereignty over

Hong Kong, affecting United States interests in

Hong Kong or United States relations with Horg

Kong;

(3) the nature and extent of United State:.-

Hong Kong cultural, education, scientific and ac-

demic exchanges, both official an unofficial;

(4) the development of deriocratic institutions

in Hong Kong; and

(5) the nature and extent o Hong Kong's pai-

ticipation in multilateral forums.

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NATIONAL, AGREEMENTS.

GENERAL.—Wheneve

the President

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(1) that Hong Kong is not legally competent t›

carry out its obligations under a treaty or othe

international agreement described in subsection (b)

or to benefit from the righ s specified in such treaty

or agreement, or

(2) that the continuat on of such obligations o

rights is not appropriate ur der the circumstances,

24 then the President shall so report to the Speaker of the

25 House of Representatives and the chairman and ranking