''Update at 28 November 2010:  The Defendant, Guangzhou Salvage Bureau, appealed against the first instance decision reported below, contending that it had not delayed in claiming crown immunity and had not thereby waived its right to rely on it. On the first day of the appeal hearing on 24 November 2010, the Court of Appeal expressed its concern on the continued availability of crown immunity as a defence after Hong Kong’s return to China in 1997. Despite objection from the Defendant that this was no longer an issue between the parties, the Court of Appeal adjourned the hearing for the parties to reconsider their position.''