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Information handbook on Basic Law published
To promote public understanding of the Basic Law, the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE) has sponsored the publication of an information handbook entitled "Introduction to the Basic Law".
A spokesman for CPCE said today (Thursday) that the handbook, written in Chinese, provided a clear and comprehensive picture of the Basic Law.
Originally compiled and produced by the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers in 1990, the handbook, which also contains the full text of the Basic Law, had won the Outstanding Civic Education Projects Award under the Community Participation Scheme organised by CPCE.
"The fourth edition of the handbook has been revised and enlarged to cover more topical issues in its 50 pages.
"It addresses subjects such as the promulgation of the Basic Law; the design of the Special Administration Region's flag and emblem; the relationship between China and Hong Kong; the basic rights and obligations of local residents; and the political system, economy, social life, external affairs, passports and immigration controls of the Region," the spokesman said.
Attached to the handbook are 50 relevant questions set to test the readers' knowledge on the Basic Law. The answers are also provided.
Free copies have been distributed to primary and secondary schools and tertiary education institutions, voluntary agencies and educational bodies in Hong Kong.
They are also available for members of the public at the Civic Education Resource Centre on the second floor, Tung Sun Commercial Centre, 194-200 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Enquiries can be made on 2802 0131."
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