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It is not yet practicable to set out all the details Debate on of the structure of Hong Kong's future Government. this has only recently begun in Hong Kong and progressive change is inevitable. But the essentials have been covered. Administrative agreement provides that, a Special Region of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy. There will be an elected legislature, which will continue
continue to have the authority to make laws for Hong Kong in accordance with Hong Kong's needs. The executive authority will be accountable to the legislature and be bound to act in accordance with the law. The Chief Executive himself will be chosen by election
will allow consultation.
for scope These provisions will development of Hong Kong's governmental system as the years progress.
As
you
know,
our
objective
ia
the
or
the
years
immediately ahead is
ahead is to use that process to root political power in the community where it belongs.
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The
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that the provides fundamentals of the judicial system will remain unchanged. The citizens of Hong Kong may therefore be confident that the law will be administered impartially, and that the Courts will continue to protect those rights and freedoms which are presently enjoyed in Hong Kong, and which are assured by the application of international covenants.
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any
the society
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of the immediate interests ordinary man are in the right to earn his living and to enjoy life the rewards of his endeavours,
endeavours, to go about his daily without interference, to educate his children and to spend his leisure time as he will. The agreement preserves his rights in all these fields.
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The agreement also ensures that Hong Kong's economic lifeblood can continue flowing with the same vigour in the future as it has in the past. The foundations of Hong Kong's free economic success have been free market economy,
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assured access to markets in the dynamic industries, assured access
The industrialised world and a freely convertible currency. continuation of all these key elements is provided for in the
texts.
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in
some
Cases
some of the The implementation internationally of provisions of the agreement requires further work by the British and
in Chinese Governments, consultation with other governments, notably those of Hong
This will be
will be one of the Kong's principal trading partners. first matters for discussion within the Sino-British Joint Liaison Group, which is to be set up
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the Joint
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