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in which it will be able to administer itself and pass its own
legislation. It will enable Hong Kong to continue to decide on its own economic financial and trade policies, and to participate in international organisations and trade agreements such as GATT. are confident that the agreement provides the necessary assurances about Hong Kong's future to allow the territory to continue to
flourish and to maintain its unique position in the world.
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