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and judicious document. In their view it has
succeeded in plotting a course and setting a
pace which command the support and confidence
of the widest possible spectrum of opinion in
the territory.
- The White Paper was overwhelmingly endorsed by
Hong Kong's Legislative Council. An amendment
regretting the decision to introduce direct
elections not earlier than 1991 was soundly
rejected by 42 votes to 7. Hong Kong people
have put their controversies behind them: they
are now concentrating on making the White
Paper work.
The process of public consultation over the
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