5.3 Definition of terms.

5.3.1 Basic lavs

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or 'minor constitutions'

writtens items to define the

relationship between China and Hong Kong after 1997, the future

political, social, economic and legal institutions and life-

styles in Hong Kong.

5.3.2 'HK people ruling HK'

According to the elaboration of the Chinese Government, except for its diplomacy and defense, Hong Kong will have rather in- dependent executive, legislative and judicial power. China will not send an executive head to Hong Kong. Hong Kong will have its own judicial system and final appeal. Hong Kong currency can be exchanged freely for foreign currencies. China will not control over Long Kong citizens' travelling in and out. Hongkong can sign on its

own trade agreements with other countries.

6. Acknowledgements

We wish to thank the volunteers who took part in each stage of the project. We also appreciate very much the co-operation of the Census and Statistics Department.

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