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present, Hong Kong residents are being protected by the British Democratic systems we need not be afraid of human rights being
eroded and of government officials acting outside the law. After 1997, Hong Kong will no longer be under the British Administration
the protective shield of a democratic system will also be removed, If even the present system does not promote a democratic political system, there will be difficulty in future to protect the existing
well-functioning rule of law, without mentioning the maintenance of Hong Kong's stability and prosperity. In fact, most of the local residents love China; they are willing to contribute to China's modernisation programme which will be enhanced by Hong Kong's stability and prosperity. We long for democratic reforms for two sincere objectives: firstly, to maintain Hong Kong's stability and prosperity and secondly, to promote national development in China. I feel that it is the Hong Kong Government rather than Hong Kong residents who is afraid of China, the Government's policy administ tration is out of proper control mainly because I guess, the
Chinese leaders make varied comments at different times. I feel
the Administration is over-worried; have we not frequently heard Chinese leaders making consoling remarks such as "These are matters for the British Administration. or "These are matters for Hong Kong", and these remarks convey to us a very good message that the Chinese Government respects Britain's present adminis-
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tration over Hong Kong, but unfortunately the Administration very often overlooks such remarks, It ties its own hands in handling various matters. Nevertheless, it may also be an act of courtesy of Hong Kong Government to China, an act to hoist the white flag to welcome the red flag. Sir, because of the Administration's continuous lack of sincerity to promote democracy, many people doubt whether Hong Kong's stability and prosperity can be maintained
in future; they follow one another to find a safety exit by
emigration. With regard to applications for 'Certificate of No
migailycantly Criminal Conviction', the figures are rising semendeety, from 21,000 applications in 1984 to 5o,000 in 1987. The Administration
must face up to the unfavourable consequences brought about by political uncertainties, otherwise the situation will continue to