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After the Standing Committee of the ninth session of the eighth National People 's Congress passed a decision yesterday regarding reforms of the legislature and regional organizations of Hong Kong after China resumes sovereignty over Hong Kong in 1997 , public opinion in Hong Kong and people from all circles successively expressed that , this decision embodied sovereignty and public opinion , was of great significance in maintaining the smooth transition and prosperity of Hong Kong .
 the Standing Committee, ninth, eighth, National People 's Congress, yesterday, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong, 1997, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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 the Standing Committee, ninth, eighth, National People 's Congress, yesterday, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong, 1997, Hong Kong, Hong Kong