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Post-war Hong Kong has developed into a dynamic industrial and commercial centre and its growth has been truly remarkable. Economic expansion has brought with it a rising standard of living and has made possible more comprehensive social services although much still remains to be done. Life in Hong Kong has not always been peaceful and the civil disturbances in 1947, 1956, 1966 and 1967 have revealed some of the strains to which the local community is subject. However, these disturb- ances, with their associated outbreaks of violence have not impeded the continued development for very long and appear to have done little to weaken public confi- dence in the future prosperity of Hong Kong.
The far-reaching plans outlined in the Review Chapter of this report, illustrate the government's determined approach in tackling social and environmental problems faced by Hong Kong in the decade ahead.
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