Date
23.4.86 (cont'd)
Statements by Chinese
Officials
BASIC LAW (81)
Newspaper Comments/Editorials Non-Communist
Communist
Statements/Comments by others
Ming Pao: The BLDC members have concluded a session in a rational and democratic atmosphere.
The Express: The BLDC meeting is a departure from China's tradition of having no one expressing opposing views.
the BLDC meeting have worried some people. However, it should be noted that arguments are normal and are a manifestation of the democratic spirit.
setting up of five sub-groups. The next BLDC meeting will be held in November this
year.
(report) Convenor of the sub-group on HK's political system Dr Louis Cha: HK's political system should seek to converge with the Basic Law, not the other way round. But it is a matter for the British and the Chinese Government, rather than the sub-group, which is only a working group, to ensure convergence. He adds that the sub- group's proceedings will be kept strictly confidential.
Four members
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Martin
Lee, Sanford Young, Lau Wong-fat and Graham Cheng Ching-fun: Vote against the draft code of practice because they are dissatisfied with its format and wording.