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(C)

(B)

Think it Through

Answer the following questions:

(1) What is the major difference between the concepts of

'autonomy' and 'independence'?

(2) In which aspects does the HKSAR Government enjoy "a

high degree of autonomy"?

(3) How could the Central People's Government exercise soverignty over the HKSAR while allowing the latter to enjoy "a high degree of autonomy"?

Enrichment and Exploration

(1) Compare and contrast the relationship between the

Hong Kong Government and Britain (before 1997)

the relationship between the HKSAR Government and the PRC (after 1997) with respect to the

the following

areas

(a) Foreign affairs;

(b) Defence;

(c) Judicial affairs;

(d) Legislative affairs; and

(e) Executive authorities.

are

(2) At present, in the People's Republic of China, there "autonomous regions" and "special economic zones". In 1997, Hong Kong will become a "special administrative region".

differ

How does "a special administrative region" from "an autonomous region" or "a special economic zone" ?

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