A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the people of the United States wish the people of Hong Kong good fortune as they embark on their historic transition of sovereignty from Great Britain to the People's Republic of China.

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Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) wishes good fortune to the people of Hong Kong as they embark on their historic transition of sovereignty; (2) urges the People's Republic of China to honor both the spirit and the letter of its commitments to accord Hong Kong substantial autonomy; (3) looks forward to continuing a close, productive relationship with the people of Hong Kong; and (4) hopes to develop a positive, productive relationship with China based upon shared respect for human dignity and responsible behavior in the international community of nations. Calls for the executive branch to exercise diligence in enforcing the terms and conditions of the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 and subsequent acts and provisions concerning the protection of civil liberties and the rule of law in Hong Kong.

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 27 June 1997

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 27 June 1997

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 June 1997

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