Conclusion and recommendations
1. China should recover sovereignty over Hong Kong to uphold national dignity. But to safeguard the interests of all parties concerned, the question of administration is still to be decided pending the outcome of the talks.
2. Local representatives should have a part in drafting the basic laws of Hong Kong to ensure that the wishes of local residents are taken into consideration.
3. Self-rule is workable as long as there are suitable reforms and
Hongkong people are given appropriate training during the transition period leading to 1997. .
4. Hong Kong's boards and councils should be opened up to the public
Able persons can be elected so as to make them more representative. to administer public affairs.
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5. The power of district boards should be extended gradually.
members should be given real power so that they can help the public solve their problems and win their confidence.
6. When Hong Kong comes under self-rule, the head of government should
The civil service should be localized. be chosen by election.
7. In future, court proceedings should be conducted in Chinese and the
These reforms in laws of Hong Kong given Chinese interpretation.
the judicial system with be coordinated with other social and political reforms.
8.
The independence of Hong Kong's currency can be considered. the effects of this measure should be taken into account.
But
9. Holders of future Hongkong passports can travel freely and enjoy
certain reasonable rights.
10. Peking should exert stricter control over immigration to Hong Kong from the mainland. It is to no one's advantage that Hong Kong becomes over-populated.
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