BASIC LAW (135)
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Statements by Chinese
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Communist
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16.7.85 (cont'd)
17.7.85
The HK Economic Journal:
#1
In drafting a Basic Law for HK, China has tried to use 'consultation politics" for cosmetic reasons and has got itself into a trap. A draft Basic Law could easily be completed by
Tin Tin Daily News: We supports the call by Mr Xiatun on nationalist supporters in HK to join the consultative body.
Centre Daily News: The consultative committee membership list should
The Heung Yee Kuk endorses a decision to set up a Basic Law group to collect NT residents' views. Former Kuk chairman Chan Yat-sun is the convenor of the
group.
HK drafting member Graham Cheng: Those who want to join the consultative committee must show that they will have a contribution to make.
They will not necessarily be those who speak the
most.
HK drafting member the
Rev Peter Kwok:
Consultative committee members should be chosen through elections or consultation.
HK drafting member Lau Wong-fat: HK drafting members should not sit on the consultative panel.
I Love Free HK Campaign Committee secretary- general Chan Koom-wah: The committee will not