Under this policy, Hong Kong’s capitalist system, the rule of law, and its people’s freedoms and way of life were to be preserved. It provided for a popularly elected Chief Executive and Legislative Council.
在此政策下，香港的资本主义制度、法制、人民的自由及生活方式保持不变。该政策还规定了民选的行政长官和立法委员会的设立。的确，除了国防和外交，香港在其他方面均可当家作主。