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 CIS NO: 93-H381-8
 TITLE: U.S. Policy Toward Hong Kong.
 SOURCE: Committee on Foreign Affairs. House
 DOC TYPE: Hearing                   COLLATION: v+205 p.
 DATE: Apr. 9, May 7, July 22, Aug. 5, 1992
 CONGRESS-SESSION: 102-2             SUDOC: Y4.F76/1:H75/7
 ITEM NO: 1017-A; 1017-B
 MC ENTRY NO: 93-15223

 Hearings before the Subcom on Human Rights and International Organizations,
 the Subcom on Asian and Pacific Affairs, the Subcom on International
 Economic Policy and Trade, and the Subcom on International Operations to
 examine implications for U.S. policy of United Kingdom planned 1997 return
 of Hong Kong to People's Republic of China (PRC) sovereignty, as mandated by
 the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration (J.D.) agreement on the future of
 Hong Kong.
   Considers S. 1731 and companion H.R. 3522 (text, p. 171-186), both the
 U.S.-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1991, to establish a legal framework for U.S.
 policy towards Hong Kong.
   Includes transcript (p. 123-163) of July 22 markup sessions held by the
 Subcom on Human Rights and International Organizations, the Subcom on
 International Economic Policy and Trade, and the Subcom on Asian and Pacific
 Affairs on S. 1731 (text, p. 132-140; amended text, p. 142-162). Amended
 bill was favorably reported.
   Also includes transcript (p. 165-169) of Aug. 5 full Committee markup
 session on S. 1731. Amended bill was favorably reported.
   Supplementary material (p. 3-9, 31-45, 171-205) includes submitted
 statements and a witness's written replies to Subcom questions.
 CONTENT NOTATION: Hong Kong return to China in 1997, US policy
 DESCRIPTORS (and special content notations): SUBCOM ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND
     INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. HOUSE; SUBCOM ON ASIAN AND PACIFIC
     AFFAIRS. HOUSE; SUBCOM ON INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND TRADE.
     HOUSE; SUBCOM ON INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS. HOUSE; HONG KONG (Return
     to China in 1997, US policy); FOREIGN.RELATIONS; CHINA, PEOPLE'S
     REPUBLIC; GREAT BRITAIN; CONGRESSIONAL.COMMITTEE.MARKUP.SESSIONS;
     U.S.-HONG KONG POLICY ACT
 BILLS: 102 S.1731; 102 H.R.3522
 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF: P.L.102-383

 93-H381-8 TESTIMONY NO: 1          Apr. 9, 1992 p. 10-30, 46-47
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     MCCONNELL, MITCH (Sen, R-Ky)
     PORTER, JOHN EDWARD (Rep, R-Ill)
 STATEMENTS AND DISCUSSION: Support for S. 1731 and H.R. 3522.
 CONTENT NOTATION: Hong Kong return to China in 1997, US policy

 93-H381-8 TESTIMONY NO: 2          Apr. 9, 1992 p. 47-78
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     WOO, S. B. (former Lieutenant Governor, Delaware)
     NG, STEPHEN K. (President, Alliance of Hong Kong Chinese in the U.S)
     WONG, AMBROSE C. (attorney; business consultant)
 STATEMENTS AND DISCUSSION: Support for H.R. 3522, with positive
     implications for Hong Kong transition to PRC control; issues relating to
     implementation of the J.D.
 CONTENT NOTATION: Hong Kong return to China in 1997, US policy
 DESCRIPTORS: ALLIANCE OF HONG KONG CHINESE IN THE U.S.

 93-H381-8 TESTIMONY NO: 3          May 7, 1992 p. 80-121
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     SOLOMON, RICHARD H. (Assistant Secretary, East Asian and Pacific
        Affairs, Department of State); accompanied by SELBY, JAMISON M.
        (Deputy Legal Adviser, Department of State)
 STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: Review of conditions in Hong Kong, with expected
     impact of 1997 transition to PRC control; support for H.R. 3522 and S.
     1731 intent, with recommendations for revision; analysis of and issues
     involved in implementing the J.D.
 CONTENT NOTATION: Hong Kong return to China in 1997, US policy
 DESCRIPTORS: DEPARTMENT.OF.STATE