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1
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Mass agitation is likely to backfire:
(a)
Such tactics are associated with the extremism
Of the Cultural Revolution and will reinforce
hostility towards the United Front.
(b)
The FTU may get some mileage out of such
issues as inflation. However, pro-PRC trade
unions have to follow the CPG's directives not
to
alarm the business community by adopting
"socialist" policies.
(c)
The DAB is likely
score some
success
}. .
splitting
the
liberals".
The
UDHK
is
probably
uncomfortable
about
Other
groups resent
the
impervious (though
"pro-British" allegations).
UDHK and would like Co
improve relations with the CPG. However, all
1+
'liberals" have to bear in mind that democracy
is a key element in their electoral appeal.
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