<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliAs 1997 drew nearer, it became clear that the Chinese government had no intention of renewing the 99-year lease on the New Territories.  <response>: Mwaka 1997 ulipokaribia, ilionekana wazi kwamba serikali ya China haikuwa na nia ya kuendeleza mkataba wa miaka 99 wa kukodisha maeneo hayo mapya. 