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Need for authentic English text of Basic Law?
There is considerable force in the argument for this. The
Hong Kong Courts will be working on the basis of the common law
system, and will need an official English text to be able to
function properly. Article 9 of the draft Basic Law provides that 'the English language may also be used by the executive authorities,
legislature and judicial organs of the Hong Kong SAR'. Recent
statements by Chinese officials indicate that they are now fully
seized of the importance of having an authentic English text
available.
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