Hong Kong After 1997: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session, July 27, 1995, Volume 4 |
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Page 67 - The human rights of the people of Hong Kong are of great importance to the United States and are directly relevant to United States interests in Hong Kong. A fully successful transition in the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong must safeguard human rights in and of themselves. Human rights also serve as a basis for Hong Kong's continued economic prosperity.
Page 50 - It is essential to Hong Kong's continued attractiveness to foreign companies that elements of current Hong Kong practice be maintained; particularly that: 1. Entry and departure from Hong Kong for business travel or tourism is unrestricted or minimally restricted for local as well as international travelers. 2. Visas allowing residence and local employment for nationals and their family members of other countries are granted on the basis of procedures which are simple, comprehensible, managed efficiently,...
Page 73 - In this connection, the establishment of the Court of Final Appeal before 1997 would be a crucial step in maintaining confidence in Hong Kong's ability to operate an effective legal system after the transition and in avoiding damaging legal gaps.
Page 14 - Region, which may as required invite judges from other common law jurisdictions to sit on the court of final appeal.
Page 12 - We look forward to your testimony. You may proceed as you wish. STATEMENT OF CASSANDRA CAVANAUGH, RESEARCHER, HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Ms.
Page 59 - It is fundamental to the philosophy of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong that good ethics and good business are synonymous. AmCham believes that American business plays an important role as a catalyst for positive social change by promoting human welfare and the principles of free enterprise. AmCham recognizes that American companies already set the highest standards for ethical business practices. We encourage members to communicate information about their existing programs and practices...
Page 45 - US$25 billion. Given this scenario of highly integrated economic development, it is understandable that most Hong Kong people see their future as inextricably linked to China's economic and political growth and stability. Likewise, China's leaders see Hong Kong as a major catalyst for their ambitious economic development plans — despite ambitions to develop Shanghai and other coastal cities into international trade and financial centers.