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made by CPG ministers about Hong Kong's position. Some China watchers believe that, in the years to cone, there is a high probability that China will gradually shift from Communism to socialism. The introduction of western technology for modernization will, in their view, inevitably have an impact on the politi- cal and ideological stand of China's leadership. One consequence of large numbers of senior Chinese students being educated overseas might be to instil into the new Chinese intclli- gentsia pro-western philosophies and ideals incompatible with a communist regime; and if it is on them that the implementation of the modernization programmes has to depend, they may influence the CPG to cvolve a new type of regime as well. However, an un- certain factor is whether Tong's death will be followed by political upheaval. (k) The significant increase in friendly
and co-operative communication between Hong Kong and China, highlighted by the inauguration of the aviation and hydrofoil services between Hong Kong and Canton, has a strong psychological impact on the community. Many residents believe that a "new cra" of Hong Kong- China relations has begun and predict that other direct transport services, such as coaches and cargo lorries, will soon follow.
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