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creation of the new post of Personal Political Advisor to the Governor will lead to some changes in the role and duties of the former post,
especially when sensitive political issues arise, it is likely that the
Personal Political Advisor to the Governor may assume an important role.
The sources further say that the appointment of private aides
by the Conservative Party to accompany the Governor to Hong Kong has
shocked both the Foreign Office and high level officials in the Hong Kong
The Foreign Office is worrying that its power in handling
the Hong Kong problem will be weakened or even completely removed, whereas
the Hong Kong Government fears that following the slashing of its power,
the existing administrative structure will be disrupted, resulting in
Government.
internal discord.
The sources reveal that the British Government is now
considering the impact of the new arrangement on the internal operation
of Hong Kong and is consulting Hong Kong politicians in order to reach a
compromise and to minimise the disruptions which may be caused.
after winning
winning the
the election the
According to an analysis, after
Conservative Party has revised its policy on Hong Kong by stressing that
the "liberty" of the Hong Kong people should be put above "stability" and
"prosperity" so as to impel the Chinese Government to commit itself to
human rights in Hong Kong. It is believed that Mr. Patten selected his
aides from the Conservative Party also for the sake of implementing the
new policy.
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