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History of Hong Kong Flashcards

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Japan invaded Hong Kong immediately after it attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbour.

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True

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Japan had occupied Hong Kong for a period of eight years.

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When the Japanese attacked Hong Kong in December 1941, Sir Mark Young was the governor of Hong Kong.

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Isogai Rensuke was the first Japanese governor of Hong Kong.

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Since many people escaped from the mainland of China to Hong Kong, the population of Hong Kong increased greatly during the Japanese occupation.

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False

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The Japanese military notes, which had replaced the Hong Kong dollars, were virtually worthless after 1945.

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Some Hong Kong people organised guerilla activities during the Japanese occupation.

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After Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, Sir Cecil Harcourt became the governor of Hong Kong.

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False

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To rebuild the territory, the government introduced food rationing, fixed prices of daily necessities and controlled the distribution and price of fuel during the early post-war period.

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Hong Kong’s economy underwent two great changes after the Second World War: It developed from an entrepot to an industrial centre, and then from an industrial centre to an international financial centre.

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From the 1950s to the mid-1970s, both light and heavy industries developed rapidly in Hong Kong.

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False

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In the 1970s, most Hong Kong industrial products were exported overseas.

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The industrial development of Hong Kong was badly hit by the Chinese Civil War.

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Since Hong Kong’s entrepot trade declined sharply after the outbreak of the Korean War, Hong Kong began to develop its own industry.

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By the late 1980s, manufacturing industries were still the largest industry in Hong Kong.

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In 2000, the capital investment in Hong Kong’s stock market ranked second in the world.

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Hong Kong is centrally located in the Pacific region. Together with London and New York, it forms an international financial market where 24-hour trading can be carried out.

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The first programme introduced by the government to solve the housing problem was the building of low-cost housing estates.

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In the 1970s, the government introduced the Home Ownership Scheme.

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Twelve-year free and compulsory schooling was introduced in 1978.

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In the 1950s, watching television was a popular entertainment among Hong Kong people.

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The first television station in Hong Kong was the Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited.

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When Commercial Radio Hong Kong was set up in 1959, radio listeners were charged.

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Cantonese pops remained the mainstream throughout the second half of the 20th century.

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False

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In the 1960s and 1970s, many local comics reflected the social life of Hong Kong.

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During the early 20th century, some Chinese revolutionaries used Hong Kong as a base for anti-Qing activities.

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The Riots of 1967 broke out under the influence of the Cultural Revolution.

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True

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Whenever China was politically instable, many people escaped to Hong Kong from the mainland of China.

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True

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The mainland of China had provided Hong Kong with basic necessities and foodstuffs since the late 1980s.

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False

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When China adopted the Reform and Opening-up policy in 1978, the economy of Hong Kong was badly affected.

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False

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The mainland of China had began to supply Hong Kong with water since the 1960s.

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True

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In 1984, China and Britain signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration.

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True

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The ‘one country, two systems’ principle was confirmed in the Basic Law.

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True

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Repatriation policy ‧ ‧ They were formed by the Chinese elites.
Military notes ‧ ‧ The population of Hong Kong dropped sharply.
Two Chinese Councils ‧ ‧ They became worthless after the Japanese surrendered.
Food rationing ‧ ‧ It occurred after the atomic explosions in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Surrender of Japan ‧ ‧ It was introduced in Hong Kong because of food shortage.

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Repatriation policy - The population of Hong Kong dropped sharply.

Military notes - They became worthless after the Japanese surrendered.

Two Chinese Councils - They were formed by the Chinese elites.

Food rationing - It was introduced in Hong Kong because of food shortage.

Surrender of Japan - It occurred after the atomic explosions in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Isogai Rensuke ‧ ‧ She formed the China Defence League in Hong Kong.
Cecil Harcourt ‧ ‧ He set up a military government after the Japanese surrendered.
Mark Young ‧ ‧ He graduated from the Hong Kong College of Medicine.
Sun Yixian ‧ ‧ He returned as the governor of Hong Kong after the Second World War.
Song Qingling ‧ ‧ He was the first Japanese governor of Hong Kong.

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Isogai Rensuke - He was the first Japanese governor of Hong Kong.

Cecil Harcourt - He set up a military government after the Japanese surrendered.

Mark Young - He returned as the governor of Hong Kong after the Second World War.

Sun Yixian - He graduated from the Hong Kong College of Medicine.

Song Qingling - She formed the China Defence League in Hong Kong.

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Resettlement estates ‧ ‧ Under this scheme, middle- or low-income families could buy flats at lower prices.
Low-cost housing estates ‧ ‧ It provided low-interest loans to families with middle income.
Home Ownership Scheme ‧ ‧ They were built for low-income families from the 1960s onwards.
Home Purchase Loan Scheme ‧ ‧ It provided interest-free loans to help people buy their own flats
Sandwich Home Ownership Scheme‧ ‧ They were built for the victims of natural disasters.

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Resettlement estates - They were built for the victims of natural disasters.

Low-cost housing estates - They were built for low-income families from the 1960s onwards.

Home Ownership Scheme - Under this scheme, middle- or low-income families could buy flats at lower prices.

Home Purchase Loan Scheme - It provided interest-free loans to help people buy their own flats.

Sandwich Home Ownership Scheme - It provided low-interest loans to families with middle income.

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

May 30th Incident ‧ ‧ It promoted the trade between Hong Kong and the mainland.
1911 Revolution ‧ ‧ The Riots of 1967 broke out under its influence.
Cultural Revolution ‧ ‧ It led to the outbreak of the Guangdong-Hong Kong General Strike.
War of Resistance Against Japan ‧ ‧ Hong Kong people supported anti-Qing activities and contributed much to it.
Reform and Opening-up policy‧ ‧ Hong Kong became a centre of anti-Japanese activities.

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May 30th Incident - It led to the outbreak of the Guangdong-Hong Kong General Strike.

1911 Revolution - Hong Kong people supported anti-Qing activities and contributed much to it.

Cultural Revolution - The Riots of 1967 broke out under its influence.

War of Resistance Against Japan - Hong Kong became a centre of anti-Japanese activities.

Reform and Opening-up policy - It promoted the trade between Hong Kong and the mainland.

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Water shortage in HK ‧ ‧ The ‘one country, two systems’principle was confirmed.
The ‘one country, two systems’ principle ‧ ‧ It stated that the capitalist system would remain unchanged for fifty years.
Nine-year free and compulsory schooling ‧ ‧ It was signed by China and Britain in 1984.
The Basic Law ‧ ‧ The situation improved when Dongjiang water was supplied to Hong Kong.
The Sino-British Joint Declaration ‧ ‧ All children aged between 6 and 15 had to attend school.

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Water shortage in Hong Kong - The situation improved when Dongjiang water was supplied to Hong Kong.

The ‘one country, two systems’ principle - It stated that the capitalist system would remain unchanged for fifty years.

Nine-year free and compulsory schooling - All children aged between 6 and 15 had to attend school.

The Basic Law - The ‘one country, two systems’ principle was confirmed.

The Sino-British Joint Declaration - It was signed by China and Britain in 1984.

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When did Governor Young surrender to the Japanese troops?
A. 8 December 1941 B. 13 December 1941
C. 18 December 1941 D. 25 December 1941

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D

40
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How long did the Japanese rule Hong Kong?
	A.	Two years and eight months
	B.	Three years and six months
	C.	Three years and eight months
	D.	Four years and six months			□
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C

41
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The population of Hong Kong was about __________ in mid 1945.
A. 1.6 million B. 1.2 million
C. 0.6 million D. 0.4 million □

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C

42
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Which of the following descriptions about the military banknotes issued during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong were correct?
(1) There was no limit on the number of banknotes printed.
(2) They were issued to raise money for the war.
(3) The exchange rate between the military yen and Hong Kong dollars was set by the Japanese.
(4) They could not be used after the surrender of Japan in 1945.
A. (1), (2), (3) B. (1), (2), (4)
C. (2), (3), (4) D. (1), (2), (3), (4)

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D

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Which of the following descriptions about the life in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation were correct?
(1) Many people suffered from malnutrition.
(2) Unemployed people were sent to their homeland in China.
(3) The value of Hong Kong dollar decreased, and inflation became serious.
(4) Since the roads and drains that were damaged by the War were not repaired, the standard of hygiene was very poor.
A. (1), (2), (3) B. (1), (3), (4)
C. (2), (3), (4) D. (1), (2), (3), (4)

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D

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What measures did the government take to rebuild Hong Kong in the post-WWII period?
(1) It replaced the military yen with Hong Kong dollars.
(2) It controlled the distribution and prices of food.
(3) It rebuilt houses and schools.
(4) It provided public services.
A. (1), (2) B. (2), (3)
C. (1), (2), (3) D. (1), (2), (3), (4)

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D

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Which of the following was Hong Kong’s major economic activity in the first half of the 20th century?
A. Entrepot trade B. Light industry
C. Agriculture D. Heavy industry

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A

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What were the characteristics of Hong Kong’s industries in the 1950s?
(1)	Labour-intensive
(2)	Capital-intensive
(3)	Mostly light industries
(4)	Mostly heavy industries
A.	(1), (3)	B.	(1), (4)
C.	(2), (3)	D.	(2), (4)
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A

47
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Which of the following were reasons for the development of industries in Hong Kong in the 1950s?
(1) Many mainland Chinese people came to Hong Kong with capital, skills and labour during the civil war period.
(2) The entrepot trade declined rapidly because the UN placed an embargo on Chinese products during the Korean War.
(3) Hong Kong government took the initiative in developing industries.
(4) Hong Kong government built many infrastructures and communication facilities to help the development of industries.
A. (1), (2) B. (1), (3), (4)
C. (2), (3), (4) D. (1), (2), (3), (4)

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A

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What was the impact of the Korean War on Hong Kong?
A. The American troops bought a lot of military supplies from Hong Kong.
B. The entrepot trade in Hong Kong declined.
C. The warfare spread to Hong Kong.
D. The population of Hong Kong increased.

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B

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Which of the following descriptions about the economic development of Hong Kong in the 1980s was incorrect?
A. Financial markets were developed.
B. Heavy industries became important to the economy.
C. Banks and other financial institutions were set up.
D. The economic development became more diversified.

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B

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Which of the following can reflect that Hong Kong had developed into an international financial centre by the late 20th century?
A. Hong Kong had a good infrastructure.
B. Hong Kong is centrally located in the Pacific region.
C. Money can move in and out of Hong Kong freely.
D. The capital investment in Hong Kong’s stock market ranked ten in the world in 2000.

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D

51
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Which of the following statements fails to explain why foreign investors were attracted to Hong Kong in the 1980s?
A. The government levied lower taxes than most other countries.
B. Hong Kong was under British rule.
C. Money can move in and out of Hong Kong freely.
D. Few restrictions were put on foreign exchange and business affairs.

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B

52
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Which of the following was not a reason for Hong Kong to develop into an international financial centre?
A. The government adopted a policy of non-intervention.
B. The industries of Hong Kong grew rapidly.
C. A lot of Chinese moved from the mainland to Hong Kong.
D. China adopted the Reform and Opening-up policy.

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C

53
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After the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, the government began to provide cheap public housing for the poor.
A.	Guangdong-Hong Kong General Strike
B.	Chinese Civil War
C.	Riots of 1967
D.	Shek Kip Mei fire
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D

54
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What did the government build for the low-income groups in the 1960s?
A.	Private housing estates
B.	Resettlement estates
C.	Low-cost housing estates
D.	Squatter areas
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C

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Which educational policy did the government introduce in the 1950s?
A. Tertiary education was developed.
B. Government primary schools were built.
C. Nine years of compulsory schooling was introduced.
D. Technical and prevocational schools were set up.

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B

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Which of the following educational policies did the government introduce after the Second World War?
(1) Nine-year free and compulsory schooling was introduced.
(2) The Board of Education was set up.
(3) Tertiary education was developed.
(4) The first university was founded.
A. (1), (3) B. (2), (4)
C. (2), (3), (4) D. (1), (2), (3), (4)

A

A

57
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Which of the following descriptions about the living standard of Hong Kong people in the post-war period were correct?
(1) Most Hong Kong people’s quality of life was improved.
(2) The average income level of Hong Kong people rose.
(3) There was a lack of medical services for Hong Kong people.
(4) The educational level of Hong Kong people rose.
A. (1), (2), (3) B. (1), (2), (4)
C. (1), (3), (4) D. (2), (3), (4)

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B

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Watching television became a free entertainment in the __________.
A. 1940s B. 1950s
C. 1960s D. 1970s

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C

59
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Which of the following became the mainstream of Hong Kong’s pop songs in the 1950s?
A. Japanese pops B. English pops
C. Cantonese pops D. Mandarin pops

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D

60
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Which of the following was a world famous kungfu movie star in the 1970s?
A. Donnie Yen [甄子丹] B. Jackie Chan
C. Bruce Lee D. Sammo Hung [洪金寶]

A

C

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Why did Cantonese pops become popular in the 1970s?
A. There were different types of Cantonese movies from the 1970s onwards.
B. As television became popular, the Cantonese theme songs of TV dramas also became popular.
C. The government actively promoted the Cantonese pop songs.
D. China adopted the Reform and Opening-up policy.

A

B

62
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Who set up a revolutionary organisation called Xingzhonghui that aimed to overthrow the Qing government?
A. Kang Youwei B. Liang Qichao
C. Sun Yixian D. Yuan Shikai [袁世凱]

A

C

63
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Which of the following statements describe the economic relationship between Hong Kong and the mainland of China?
(1) The mainland is a major market for Hong Kong products.
(2) The mainland supplies Hong Kong with basic necessities and foodstuffs.
(3) Hong Kong companies invest in businesses on the mainland.
(4) Mainland companies invest in businesses in Hong Kong.
A. (1), (2), (3) B. (1), (2), (4)
C. (1), (3), (4) D. (1), (2), (3), (4)

A

D

64
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Why is the mainland of China economically important to Hong Kong?
(1) It provides Hong Kong with materials, labour and capital.
(2) It is a major source and market of Hong Kong’s re-export.
(3) All Hong Kong economic policies are made and carried out in accordance with the central government.
(4) A lot of Hong Kong companies invest in the mainland of China in order to make huge profits from its large market.
A. (1), (2), (3) B. (1), (2), (4)
C. (2), (3), (4) D. (1), (2), (3), (4)

A

B

65
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Which of the following descriptions about the Sino-British Joint Declaration was incorrect?
A. It was signed between China and Britain in 1984.
B. It stated that China would take over the sovereignty of Hong Kong from 1 July 1997.
C. It stated that the capitalist system and the lifestyle in Hong Kong would remain unchanged for fifty years.
D. It stated that Hong Kong would become an independent state in 2046.

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D

66
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Which of the following descriptions about the Basic Law were correct?
(1) It states the relationship between the central government and the HKSAR
(2) It ensures a high degree of autonomy in Hong Kong.
(3) It was drafted by Mrs. Margaret Thatcher [戴卓爾夫人] and Deng Xiaoping [鄧小平] in 1984.
A. (1), (2) B. (1), (3)
C. (2), (3) D. (1), (2), (3)

A

A

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