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CHRISTOPHER MORRIS: (Presenter)
Hong Kong Governor, Chris Patten, has been outlining plans to introduce greater democracy in the colony in the run-up to its handover to China. In his first major policy speech since arriving in Hong Kong, he stressed the need for further reforms before Britain ends its rule in 1997. Mr
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Patten told members he aims to safeguard the colony's way by safeguarding the economy and protacting During his address, Mr Patten also ruled out abandoning democracy in exchange for a deal with Beijing on financing a new airport.
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CHRIS PATTEN: (Hong Kong Governor)
If Hong Kong is to continue as Asia's premier business city, we need a new airport. If Hong Kong is to continue to expand economically when Kytak [ph] reaches capacity by 1995, we need a new airport. If we are to relieve the long- suffering residents of Kowloon, who have aircraft flying in and out of their laundry all day, then we need a new airport.
CHRISTOPHER MORRIS:
Well, joining us now on the line from Hong Kong is Selina Chow, a member of the Legislative Council.
Good morning to you.
SELINA CHOW: (Hong Kong Legislative Council)
Good morning.
CHRISTOPHER MORRIS;
Are you happy with what Mr Patten has had to say today in his statement?