Annex 4
Fo Tan
Results of survey conducted by Mr Lam Hung-chiu
(original version as submitted by Mr Lam)
About 40% of the respondents said that they had no faith in China's promises. 25% would like to see the preservation of Hong Kong existing free systems. Some of the respondents hoped that the Umelco members would deal with the question of Hong Kong's future in consultation with community leaders. Other wishes include:
continued British administration of Hong Kong
British assistance to Hongkong people for emigration early announcement of the Sino-British agreement
Hongkong people should not comment on the Sino-British talks Hongkong people should trust the Chinese and British governments
On how to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability before 1997, the respondents had the following opinions:
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Hong Kong should carry out democratic reforms and an independent administration
China must not interfere in Hong Kong's administration
China should ensure that the present systems remain unchanged for 50 years
Hongkong people should stabilize the economy and increase long-term investments
the civil service should be localised.
On how to maintain the territory's prosperity and stability after
1997, the respondents had the following views:
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China should not interfere in Hong Kong's administration
Hong Kong should be administered by Hong Kong people in a democratic
manner
Maintain economic stability and step up social welfare services Dare not imagine
Monitoring by an international organization
A joint Sino-British monitoring committee could act as advisor Preserve the existing systems
- Exert control over immigration
Existing legal system to form the basis of future government