PERSONAL FREEDOMS
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Getting the mechanisms, the systems, the agreements in place cannot be our only goal. No less important is the task of developing confidence and commitment about the
prospects of Hong Kong among the community at
long-term
large and among Hong Kong's partners around the world. In
confidence in the future depends on
being convinced that 1997 will not mean an
the
last
resort,
individuals
undermining of the
personal liberties which they enjoy and
which are
vital
special way of life.
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ingredient in our separate system, our
Both the Joint Declaration and the Basic law seek
But
to provide the community with assurances on this score.
there is more that could be done. The Joint Declaration
lays down that the
provisions of the two International
Covenants, оп civil and Political Rights and on Economic,
Cultural Rights
remain in force after 1997.
Social and
As applied to Hong Kong will
But it would be a very welcome
step if the chinese Governant were to become a signatory to these two covenants in respect of Hong Kong.