A resolution urging adherence to the “one country, two systems” policy as prescribed in the Joint Declaration between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong continues to play an important role in today’s regional and world economy, with strong economic, cultural, and other ties to the United States;

respect for civil liberties, open markets, rule of law, and judicial independence are all integral aspects of Hong Kong’s lifestyle and social and economic systems; and

the authority of the United States Government to treat Hong Kong as a non-sovereign entity distinct from China, for the purposes of United States laws relating to trade, finance, transportation, economic and cultural exchange, travel, law enforcement cooperation, export controls, and other matters, depends on Hong Kong remaining sufficiently autonomous; and

Hong Kong’s exercise of a high degree of autonomy;

its enjoyment of executive, legislative, and independent judicial power; and

the robust protection of the fundamental rights of Hong Kong residents guaranteed by Chapter III of the Basic Law.