The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has published a response to questions posed in the Legislative Council regarding the termination of the 1989 shipping agreement with the United States, effective 1 January 2021. --- LCQ17: Double taxation relief for income from international operation of ships Following is a question by the Hon Frankie Yick and a written reply by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, in the Legislative Council today (August 18): Question: The authorities of the United States (US) announced in October last year that starting from January 1, 2021, they would terminate the Agreement...