Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_60975 ( "English name" text, "Chinese name" text, "Year signed" real, "Year separated" text, "Reason for separation" text )

### Question ###
What is the most current year signed for separation of and a separation year of 1997?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX("Year signed") FROM table_60975 WHERE "Reason for separation" = '†' AND "Year separated" = '1997'