Sing Tao Jih Pao, in another editorial (3.7), noted that the airport issue had now reached a stage in which the two sides would only need to "trust each other, show sincerity and talk" to solve the problem. The paper said it was hopeful that with more concessions, the problem could be solved.
The Express (27.6) said that with only six years before 1997, the airport neogtiations should not be allowed to drag on any longer. Construction of the project took time and time was running out, it said.
With agreement among China, Britain and HK on the need for a new airport, Sing Pao (2.7) said that any discussions about the siting of the airport would be totally meaningless and unnecessary.
On a proposal by the Director of the HK and Macau Affairs Office, Lu Ping, to set up a consultative body for major infrastructural projects, the paper pointed out that the body must first be accepted by the HK Government. Otherwise, the recommendations of the committee would not be implemented. The paper said it must be right for HK people to take part in HK affairs, but they must first work for enhanced mutual trust between China and Britain.
On remarks by the Governor, Sir David Wilson, after meeting Prime Minister John Major that the airport project would not be shelved, Tin Tin Daily News (27.6) welcomed the clarification. It said that the remarks would boost the confidence of HK people and overseas investors.
For the sake of HK's future, the paper hoped that the two sides would co-operate and that the talks would be resumed as soon as possible.
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