The Chuba April (�ҳ� to), May 27, 1985, the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong "is declared effective.

Chinese and British governments in place in Beijing on May 27, 1985, the ratification of the Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong "," the joint statement declared effective from that date.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhou South and British Ambassador Evans on behalf of their respective governments exchanged instruments of ratification, and the exchange of instruments of ratification on the certificate was signed.
Zhou Nan saying speaking at the ceremony, from now on, Hong Kong has entered a transitional period. Hong Kong's situation is very good, the situation in the next 12 years, to continue to maintain and develop Hong Kong's stability and prosperity, ensure fully implement the joint statement and the smooth transfer of government in 1997, in line with the entire Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots and the common interests of the British people, but also the common responsibility of Chinese and British governments where. (L $ j��.c��)
Zhou Nan said that a satisfactory solution of the question of Hong Kong, is a powerful testimony of the Sino-British friendship and cooperation between the two countries. We are fully confident that in the coming years, the two sides will redouble their efforts, the friendly and cooperative relations existing between the two countries in various fields, to advance to a new level. (L $ dj��.����T)
Ambassador Evans said, show that the exchange of the instruments of ratification, the two sides have completed the necessary legal procedures to make the entry into force of the Joint Declaration,. The ambassador said that the terms of the Joint Declaration and its annexes laid the foundation for Hong Kong in 1997 and later became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China to continue to maintain stability and prosperity. He said the British government will strictly abide by the terms of the Joint Declaration and its annexes.