The MOU signed in November 2000 had built upon the earlier memorandum of intent signed in Beijing on 7 September 1998 during the High Commissioner's first visit.
2000年11月签署的《谅解备忘录》是高级专员早先进行第一次访问期间于1998年9月7日在北京签署的《意向备忘录》的进一步协议。