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One Country, Two (Taxation) Sytems: A Treaty In All But Name, Andrew Halkyard
One Country, Two (Taxation) Sytems: A Treaty In All But Name, Andrew Halkyard
Washington International Law Journal
It came as no small surprise when it was announced in February 1998 that the Chinese mainland ("the Mainland") and Hong Kong had agreed to enter into an arrangement for the avoidance of double taxation of income. Although concerns of double taxation between the Mainland and Hong Kong tended to be more academic than practical, this arrangement helps establish a firm foundation for future co-operation by the Mainland and Hong Kong on trade and other economic matters. From a Hong Kong taxation perspective, it is one of the most significant developments to have occurred for a very long time. From …