Date
Statements by Chinese
Officials
31.10.85
1.11.85
Constitutional Reforms (15)
Statements by Government News Comments/Editorials
Officials
Statements/Comments
by others
FCO Minister Timothy Renton: Britain fully understood the need for HK to develop its own system of representative government in accordance with its own needs and
customs.
Non-communist Paper
Financial Daily: The Governor's policy address indicated that the political developments and the formulation of Basic Law would be based on a wide "consultative process" through which both sides would exchange views.
Financial Daily: At a time when HK was going
through a period of
political transformation,
the leadership of
politicians like Sir
Edward was much needed.
Express: HK's future
political system should
be developed in
accordance with the
wishes of local residents
and the situation.
HK Daily News: Only
gradual political
reforms would help preserve HK's stability and prosperity.