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Hong Kong Status and the OECD

Full membership in OECD is very doubtful, unless the Convention were 'creatively' interpreted, with the unanimous support of our Members;

there is however flexibility under article 12(c) to create any kind of relationship short of full membership. This could involve inviting Hong Kong to the OECD on a more frequent, but ad hoc basis, to activities of mutual interest, or it could be extended to more regular participation as observer or on a basis of equality with Member states in various subsidiary bodies, such as the trade Committee.