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Hong Kong has discovered since 1997 that, like its competitors inthe global marketplace, it cannot afford to rest on pastachievements. It will be important for Beijing to support HongKong's efforts to progress toward universal suffrage; thefoundation for development of democracy is strong, but if thepeople are to participate fully, new mechanisms and institutionswill be required.
Since its return to the motherland 25 years ago, Hong Kong has undergone robust growth entwined with national development, and integration continues to deepen, a boon for the city as it seeks to play a bigger role on the international stage.