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1018T CONGRESS 1ST SESSION

H.CON. RES. 227

Concerning the establishment of a multilateral initiative to promote confidence among the people of Hong Kong.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOVEMBER 14, 1989

Mr. SOLARZ (for himself and Mr. PORTER) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Concerning the establishment of a multilateral initiative to promote confidence among the people of Hong Kong.

Whereas the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Future of Hong Kong provides for the reversion of Hong Kong to China on July 1, 1997, after which Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China;

Whereas the Joint Declaration states that the People's Republic

of China will provide that the Hong Kong Special Adminis- trative Region will retain its economic and social systems for at least 50 years after 1997, have a "high degree of au- tonomy", and have executive, legislative, and independent judicial power (including the power of final adjudication);

Whereas the Joint Declaration further provides that the laws of Hong Kong, which are based on a foundation of equity and

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