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4.10.85 (cont'd)
5.10.85
Statements by Chinese
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Constitutional Reforms (4)
Statements by Government News Comments/Editorials
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Statements/Comments by others
be preferable to an abrupt introduction of direct elections after 1990.
Economic Journal: It asserts that the public should not be allowed to form the impression that indirection will inevitable lead to direct polls. It warns of possible intervention from Peking if the HK Government is unable to meet demands from the people in the future.
allowed, and there is no reason why China should oppose direct elections.
Elected Legco member Dr Daniel Tse (designate):
He agrees that the review of the development of representative government should not be conducted until 1987 to allow the new members more time develop their potentials.
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Elected Legco member Andrew Wong (designate): Legco's work should best be done by legislators on
a part-time basis