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1. Draft Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices Accreditation Act.

The draft was adopted by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress.
The draft requires the President of the United States to report to Congress on the existence or otherwise of the three Hong Kong ETOs in the United States and whether they should continue to enjoy privileges and immunities.
2. Reactions from China and Hong Kong.

The Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) strongly condemn and firmly oppose this draft.
3. Background and history.

This is another similar initiative following the draft Hong Kong Sanctions Bill.
Hong Kong has economic and trade offices in various parts of the world, including three offices in the United States established in 1983, 1986 and 1987 respectively.
4. Status and prerogatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office.

These offices are not diplomatic offices, but enjoy privileges and immunities in the United States similar to those enjoyed by international organizations.
5. Specific requirements of the draft.

The President is required to submit a certificate to Congress within 30 days stating whether the HKETO should continue to exist and enjoy privileges.
If Congress does not recognize the certificate, the HKETO in question must terminate its operation within 180 days.
6. Consideration and adoption of draft.

The draft passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee by a vote of 39 to 0.
It will next be referred to the House Rules Committee for consideration, after which it may be sent to the full House for consideration.
7. Views of experts and scholars.

Some scholars have pointed out that this reflects the negative view of the Chinese regime in European and American parliaments.
Experts at Hong Kong Baptist University believe that Hong Kong has become one of the focal points of U.S.-China relations.
8. The Future of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices.

The HKSAR Government emphasizes that it will continue to promote Hong Kong's strengths.
There is uncertainty about the future of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (ETOs). [Read More]