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make very substantial investments in new construction
projects, some of which will not pay for themselves
until beyond 1997. As in any strong economy, there
is some outflow of capital, but this is matched by an
equally strong inward flow for investment in Hong
Kong. The demand by ordinary people to buy their own
houses and apartments is also particularly strong.
As regards emigration, although there is some outflow
of people, it is no bigger now than it has been for
the past twenty years or more, much of it being to
join family members already living in other
To match those who are leaving because of
lack of confidence in the future, there are an
increasing number who are returning to live and work
in Hong Kong because they prefer its life style and
the opportunities which it offers.
countries.
72.
Her Majesty's Government remain
remain firmly
committed to the territory
the territory of Hong Kong and to the
well-being of its people. They will continue to
fulfil their responsibilities for Hong Kong's sound
administration and to look after Hong Kong's
interests internationally. They will work to ensure
the smooth implementation of
implementation of the Sino-British Joint
Declaration, to maintain confidence and to preserve
economic
prosperity
territory.
and social
stability
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