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Furthermore, Article 39 of BL provides for continued application of ICCPR to Hong Kong, which in turn contains provisions about

maintenance of democratic freedoms. Bill of Rights currently under preparation for Hong Kong will help to clarify this and, we hope,

reassure Hong Kong people.

(d). Change to [continental] separation of

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(9). Problems of transitional arrangeme

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Principle is one country, two systems.

Framework is JD, international agreement.

Effect is maintenance of Hong Kong's separate system for at

least 50 years, as special part of PRC.

Means are Basic Law and Hong Kong's existing laws. Interaction between these two provides many challenges ahead for those involved

on both sides in making the principle work.

BODABW

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