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BASIC LAW (233)
Date
Statements by Chinese
Officials
Newspaper Comments/Editorials Non-Communist
Communist
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by others
8.10.85 (cont'd)
9.10.85
NC NA HK director Xu Jiatun: There is no point to compare Legco with the BLDC as they are two distinct bodies under two
different Goverments.
Sing Pao: HK's
administrative reform and the Basic Law must keep in line with each other to ensure a smooth transfer.
between China and HK in interpreting some legal terms. He will consider joining the BLCC if invited.
(report) Legco member Selina Chow: She will support any motion to debate the Basic Law in Legco. Basic Law is drafted for HK and
therefore Legco should discuss it.
Legco member Stephen Cheong: Although the Legco chamber is not the place for discussing the Basic Law, members should not bar from discussing the issue during its in-house meetings.
Legco member Peter C. Wong: If a motion for a debate on the Basic Law is moved in Legco, the Government will be put in an embarrassing situation as it will have to reply to the Unofficials. This may offend China which