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Third: The solid support here for the Joint Declaration and

the one country - two systems concept as the right blueprint

for Hong Kong's future. That document has stood the test of

time. It has helped sustain confidence in the future. The practical implementation through the Joint Liaison Group is

not always as quick as we would like. But preserving the way

of life so clearly defined in the Joint Declaration is vital

to Hong Kong's future success.

You would not expect

barely three weeks after the

Governor's arrival, to have any new decisions to announce.

But I would be happy to take your questions.

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