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But, as you know, the Sino-British Joint Declaration stipulates
that Hong Kong's legislature shall be constituted by elections.
There are many kinds of election, like direct election, indirect
election and election by consultation. In any case, this is a
question which needs to be discussed.
Do you personally feel that the conditions are not ripe for Hong
Kong to conduct direct elections?
This has to be deliberated upon by the people in Hong Kong.
Is Hong Kong ready for direct elections?
Q : Many organizations in Hong Kong tend to favour direct elections.
Eventhough the conditions are not ripe now for direct elections,
they will be ripe after 12 years of transition.
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That is something to be studied! In China, we have direct elections from the grassroots level. From the county level down we have direct elections and from the provincial level upwards
we have indirect elections. Why must there be indirect elections?
Because many factors have to be taken into consideration. For
example, the racial minorities, the democratic parties, the
scientists, artists, educationalists, industrialists, businessmen,
etc. If we hold direct elections and these people are not elected,
what will happen? These people are in fact representative. There-
fore, how will Hong Kong's political system develop? People from
all sectors in Hong Kong must deliberate the issue carefully and
compare the various options.
Some people say that China does not like to see Hong Kong people
forming political parties. What do you think?
This question concerns Hong Kong's political system and must be explored by Hong Kong people. Take the question of Constitution
Should there be a unicameral or bicameral system?
needs to be discussed and explored.
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