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What we have to do in the last years of this tumultuous
century is to turn from earnest hope to firm reality
historic and far-sighted phrase
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"one country two systems".
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whose future is secure;
When we have achieved that we will have fulfilled the
promise enshrined in the Joint Declaration:
-founded in chat Declaration -
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maintains its present lifestyle;
a capitalist heart beating
at the centre of Asia, pumping prosperity ever more widely.
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a Hong Kong
a Hong Kong that cherishes and
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That achievement will be good for the citizens of
today's Hong Kong; good for the citizens of the Hong Kong of
tomorrow; good for China; good for Britain;
good for the
close relationship between our two ancient civilisations;
and it will as a new century unfolds - be good for the
world.
As you know, I don't come today as a stranger to the
Territory. I have visited Hong Kong both as a Backbench
Member of Parliament and as a Minister. But I have never
lived here, and nor self-evidently has my family. My wife,
Lavender, my daughters Laura, Alice and Kate (who is not here
today) join with me in expressing our enthusiasm at the
prospect of making our home in Hong Kong and getting to know
this city and its people.
I am, of course, very much aware of the considerable
achievements of my predecessor.
Lord Wilson has been a
friend for many years.
He was an excellent Governor of Hong
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