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Benefits

3.

and

of use

outer

space

is

a

The exploration

relatively new sphere of activity and it is important that

effective and comprehensive guidelines be established for

in

the mutual benefit of all nations. Continued participation

the Treaty will contribute to international co-operation

in the use of outer space for peaceful purposes and to the

development

of mutual understanding and the strengthening

of friendly relations between States and peoples.

Way

the

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Proposal

4.

The British side propose that the Treaty should

continue to apply to the Hong Kong SAR after 30 June 1997

in accordance with the Joint Declaration. The PRC is a

party to the Treaty and, provided that it remains so, it

will be necessary only to ensure that the international

rights and obligations currently affecting Hong Kong are

fully preserved in a manner consistent with the Joint

Declaration and to consider whether any action is needed in

this regard.

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