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77.

The White Paper charts the course of further

development of representative government

and 1991.

Continuing development will

between now

will be necessary

between 1991 and 1997 to ensure that the system evolves

steadily to provide continuity and a smooth transition

in 1997. The framework of government after 1997 will

be incorporated in

in the Basic Law which is due to be

promulgated in 1990. Decisions will therefore need to

to 1997 to enable Hong

be taken during the period up to 1997

Kong's system of government to evolve in a way that is

compatible both with the aspirations of the Hong Kong

community and with the framework set out in the Basic

These decisions will require

require further public

consultation, though not necessarily

necessarily in the form of a

Law.

review such as that just concluded.

78.

The system of government in Hong Kong is

unique, and has developed in the way that it has

because of the unique circumstances of the territory.

The system of government for the future Hong Kong

Special Administrative Region, which was set out in

broad outline in the Sino-British Joint Declaration and

which will be elaborated in more detail in the Basic

Law, will also have its own special features. Both

before and after 1997 Hong Kong will continue to

require a structure of government tailored to its Own

special circumstances.

The aim of the Government in the

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