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the International Covenant on Civil and Poli i-

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cal Rights and the International Covenant on. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, as ap plied to Hong Kong, shall remain in force.

(E) Provision is made for the continuation. in force of agreements implemented as of Ju 16 30, 1997, and for the future Hong Ko SAR's ability] ability of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regin to conclude new agree.

ments either on its own or with the assistance of the Government of the People's Republic o!

China

(2) The Congress declares its wish to see fill implementation of the provisions of the Joint Dic-

laration.

(3) The President of the United States] ban announced his support for the policies and decisio ns reflected in the [Sino-Bri ish] Joint Declaration.

(4) Hong Kong plays an important role in o- day's regional and world economy. This role in e- flected in strong economic, cultural, and other tes

with the United States that give the United States a strong interest in the continued vitality, prosp er -

ity, and stability of Hong Kong

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