22-NOV-1989
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GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH HKG
852 5 840 1976 P.05
CHINESE LANGUAGE DIVISION
565 P06
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would not allow anybody to engage in subversive activities against
So now, be it the Hong Kong
socialism in the name of democracy.
Alliance or others, if it goes against China, then it is something we cannot permit. Conversely, would it be acceptable if we made China a base for changing Hong Kong's capitalist system? Would you
hearing feel comfortable Z "that? Now there are some people in Hong Kong
who say that you China must not interfere with Hong Kong while Họng
Kong can interfere with China. They do consider themselves superior
in this regard. This is not acceptable. It means disrespect.
4 : But there are also some people in Hong Kong who feel that as we are
all members of the same family, we should speak our mind in putting
forward our opinions. Of course such opinions may not be practical
to the existing situation of China. If that's the case, what's your
view?
A: It is very easy to distinguish between comments with goodwill and
attacks with malicious intention.
How do the People of Hong Kong Take Part in Chinese Affairs
Q : Hong Kong will be returned to China. The people of Hong Kong are
Chinese. It is only natural that they should be concerned with the
development of their country. Under such a premise, in what way
should the people of Hong Kong be concerned with and participate in
the affairs of their country?
A : This should be done by lawful means. We too have our democratic
system. We have a congress system. You may elect deputies to the
National People's Congress. There is also the Political Consultative
Conference. And you can certainly apply for an audience with the
higher authorities. All these are channels for putting forward your
yet views. Certainly socialism in the mainland is not perfect and it