E UNITED NATIONS Economic and Social Council Distr. GENERAL E/C.12/1/Add.107 13 May 2005 Original: ENGLISH COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS Thirty-fourth session 25 April-13 May 2005 CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLES 16 AND 17 OF THE COVENANT Concluding observations of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macao) 1. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights considered the initial report of the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macao) on the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (E/1990/5/Add.59) at its 6th to 10th meetings, held on 27, 28 and 29 April 2005 (E/C.12/2005/SR.6-10), and adopted, at its 27th meeting held on 13 May 2005, the following concluding observations. A. Introduction 2. The Committee welcomes the submission of the initial report of the State party, which was submitted on time and prepared in general conformity with the Committee’s guidelines. The Committee also notes with appreciation the comprehensive written replies to its list of issues. 3. The Committee welcomes the constructive dialogue with the delegation of the State party, which included representatives of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR). The Committee appreciates that the delegation was composed of experts in the different areas covered by the Covenant. GE.05-42245 (E) 130605