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Freedom to pursue prudent budgetary policies

determined by Hong Kong in accordance with

Hong Kong's own needs;

The right of companies and individuals to own and

dispose of property: and the protection of these

rights in law;

I-dividual rights and freedoms especially freedom of choice of occupation.

12.

can assure Hong Kong's partners around the world that

the free and dynamic business environment which has attracted

them in such large numbers for so many years will continue to

flourish. Hong Kong is a going concern. It is very much in

And it will remain so, into the 21st Century.

business.

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