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Agreement on travel documents for Hong Kong residents beyond
1997.
Agreement on questions relating to the localisation of admiralty jurisdiction. The first piece of "localised" legislation will be introduced early in 1989.
Agreement on pension arrangements for Hong Kong Civil
Service.
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Agreement on extension of land leases to 2047.
Agreement on the principles for future arrangements for the
surrender of fugitive offenders between Hong Kong and foreign
jurisdictions. Sign that China, which does not have extradition treaties of its work, is prepared to maintain
commitment guaranteed in Joing Declaration of a large measure
of autonomy in this area.
Hong Kong's dynamism in the region: its importance to China.
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Foreign investment in Hong Kong continues to be buoyant and
confident.
Hong Kong has great physical assests in its population
well-motivated, well-educated and trained, adaptable and efficient. Hong Kong will retain highly efficient Civil
Service with wide practical experience of administering the
territory.
Hong Kong Government and private sector investing heavily in long-term infrastructural projects (second harbour crossing,
Tate's Cairn Tunnel, consideration of new airport etc).
After 1997, Hong Kong will continue to be best appointed
harbour in China, and probably the busiest container port in
the World.
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