TNAG-1327-FCO40-1740-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Ministerial-statements-1984 — Page 44

CONFIDENTIAL

SECTION X: CULTURE AND EDUCATION

MAJOR LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS?

82. For the SAR to decide.

WILL ALL EDUCATION BE SECULAR?

83.

Agreement provides, inter alia, for educational institutions run by religious organisations to retain their autonomy.

ANY CHANGES REQUIRED IN EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS?

84. It will be for the SAR to decide policies on education and technological qualifications.

DIRECT CULTURAL EXCHANGES WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES?

85.

Cultural exchanges will be safeguarded.

CONFIDENT I AL

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