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criteria.
specific proposals which meet these There is clearly a role for a business-based group in Hong Kong politics. But in formulating specific ideas, they should take into account the aspirations of the community.
Difficult to see how stability and prosperity can be secured if the community's wish for a modest increase in répresentative government is
frustrated.
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NPC MENTING ON HONG KONG'S.
Line to Take
AL DEVELOPMENT
I have made proposals for the 1995 elections; the Basic Law is silent on these
these arrangements. These proposals are for discussion in Hong Kong and with China, including any points where China considers there might be conflicts with Basic Law. Those who do not like my proposals should put forward specific alternatives, which should be fair, open and command the support of the community. I welcome the fact that
at his press conference on 23 October, LU Ping endorsed these criteria. I hope there can be serious discussion
this basis.
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If necessary: difficult to see how remarks of the sort by Mr. LI Hou on 7 November will do anything to promote Hong Kong's stability and prosperity.