81.   The announcement is a boost for Hong Kong, which came under Chinese sovereignty on Thursday.

82.   The arrangement would recognize Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan while permitting considerable local autonomy.

83.   The case has raised concerns that Hong Kong is slowly squeezing freedoms that were guaranteed to its citizens after its reversion to Chinese sovereignty five years ago.

84.   The colony returns to Chinese sovereignty next July.

85.   The Hong Kong Journalists Association said many of its members believed that the government has become less open after the territory reverted to Chinese sovereignty last July.

86.   The Hong Kong market remained closed for public holidays marking the return of the territory to Chinese sovereignty.

87.   The Preparatory Committee is meant to symbolize the concept of Chinese sovereignty over a semi-autonomous Hong Kong ruled by Hong Kong people.

88.   The proposals have prompted anger and concern in the British territory which returns to Chinese sovereignty in July this year.

89.   The return of Chinese sovereignty will bring far-reaching changes that will touch everyone in Hong Kong.

90.   The scenes outside Immigration Tower amount to a strong show of attachment to Hong Kong, and of confidence in the prospects for its economy under Chinese sovereignty.