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Item 34: Public Holidays

43.

New

Kong;

The British and Chinese sides need to discuss the be observed in the SAR after

list of public holidays 1997. Hong Kong's existing public holidays can be broadly Categorised inLo internationally observed holidays (e.g. Year, Easter, Christmas); holidays specific to Hong crauitional Chinese festivals (e.g. Chinese New Year, Sual, uning Ming, unung Yeung) and British holidays Queen's Birthday, Remembrance Sunday). Consideration needs to be given to which of these should be retained

1997 and whether any additions should be made.

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Item 35: SAR Flag and Emblem

44.

future

(ker: item 22: Government Emblems & insignia)

Designs of the regional flag and emblem of the HKSAR were adopted at the 3rd session of the 7th NPC in April 1990. The two sides need to discuss during transitional period detailed arrangements regarding the introduction of the flag and emblem on 1 July 1997, e.g. whether legislation will be required.

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Item 36: Visa System for PRC officials

45.

require

+

1 July

Chinese

yuliod.

Coming to Hong Kong for Employment

These

PRC officials coming to Hong Kong currently

visas.

Visaa Will cease to be valid on

1997, and wa therefore need to discuss with the side whether any transitional arrangements will be

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