History Question!! (20 pts)

Yes,it is because under one-country-two-system Hong Kong people keep on enjoy their high degree of freedoms and independences, also they no need to pay the money to the government by "Socialism System", so they enjoy it under the one-country-two-system.(It's look like the Integrated Humanities's question.)

THIS IS A ARGUMENTATIVE WRITTING. REMEMBER THE KEY IS DON'T WRITE YES OR NO, AGREE OR DISAGREE AT THE BEGINNING . YOU SHOULD WRITE YES OR NO, AGREE OR DISAGREE AT THE END OF THE WRITTING.

Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997. In this agreement, China has promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's socialist economic system will not be imposed on Hong Kong and that Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs for the next 50 years.
An effective police force under the firm control of civilian authorities maintained public order. The Independent Police Complaints Council, made up of public members appointed by the Chief Executive, monitored and reviewed the work of an office that investigated public complaints against the police. The 4,000 Chinese troops sent to Hong Kong in 1997 to replace the British military garrison have maintained a low profile and have not performed or interfered in police functions.
Hong Kong's free market economy is an international trade, shipping, and finance center as well as a principal platform for trade and investment with the PRC. Respect for human right-Respect for the Integrity of the Person, Including Freedom.Freedom of Speech and Press-The law provides for freedom of speech and of the press, and the Government generally respected these rights in practice.Individuals criticized the Government publicly and privately without reprisal, and many persons spoke freely to the media and used the media to voice their views. Political debate was vigorous. Varying viewpoints, including stories and opinions critical of the SAR and PRC Governments and statements by leading Chinese dissidents and pro-independence Taiwan activists, were carried by the mass media, in public forums, and by political groups.
The Government-owned Radio Television Hong Kong continued to enjoy the editorial independence granted to it in its framework agreement between the Government and the station's Director of Broadcasting.
International media organizations operated freely. Foreign reporters needed no special visas or government-issued press cards for Hong Kong.There were no restrictions on the use of the Internet.
The Basic Law provides for academic freedom, and the Government generally respected that freedom in practice. There was independent research, a wide range of opinions, and lively debate on campuses. On July 12, the Legco passed a bill requiring publicly funded schools operated by voluntary bodies to set up school management committees including parents and teachers by 2012. The Anglican and Catholic Churches feared that these new rules could dilute their authority to manage the schools they sponsor.
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association-The Basic Law provides for freedom of assembly and the Government generally respected this right in practice. The Government routinely issued the required permits for public meetings and demonstrations.
The Basic Law provides for freedom of religion.The Basic Law provides residents freedom of movement within Hong Kong, freedom of emigration, and freedom to enter and leave the territory.
The Basic Law provides that all Hong Kong residents are equal before the law.
(YOUR CONCLUDSION IS YES{So, I assess Hong Kong people enjoy high degree of freedom and independence under the one-country-two-system}. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY YOU THINK THE ANSWER IS NO{So, I don't think Hong Kong people enjoy high degree of freedom and independence under the one-country-two-system.})