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The presence of large numbers of foreign businesses and people would provide innate protection through international publicity and involvement.
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Commitment by outsiders through financial investment, physical presence, business relationships, involvement in culture and sports etc. would prevent a feeling of
isolation. It would enhance confidence and provide
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jobs and expertise locally; entrepreneurship
opportunities would continue for locals and foreigners
alike.
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Hong Kong would maintain its free market, pro-business stance and its international educational and
professional standards so that Hong Kong and its people would remain cosmopolitan and attractive to international companies, and international organisations.
Effects overseas
Attention would remain focused on Hong Kong, allowing · Hong Kong's position to be explained to those countries capable of influencing Hong Kong's economic and
political development.
* There would be greater international encouragement for
China to co-operate with Hong Kong and Britain over legal, political and human rights issues.
International confidence in Hong Kong's future would be preserved, with the many downstream effects this would
imply.
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