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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 be unique. Hong Kong after
1997 will continue to require a structure of government tailored to
its own special circumstances. The overriding aim of the Government
is that Hong Kong's system of representative government in the years
between now and 1997 should be able to evolve gradually from the
present system to ensure a smooth transition in 1997. This should
be done in a manner that commands the full confidence of the people
of Hong Kong and ensures that government is both effective and
responsive.
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