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DRAFT WHITE PAPER: A CRITIQUE
INTRODUCTION
At present the White Paper comprises an extensive
review of the history and present state of negotiations with
the CPG on enhancing
many
democracy in Hong Kong.
However, in
respects, it adopts a neutral tone (except in
describing some of the frustrations of the recent talks) and
does not demonstrate that HMG/HKG are in touch with the
complex concerns and aspirations of the community.
2.
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As such, it misses an opportunity to
extensive support throughout the community. The whole Paper
needs to be looked at critically in this light. However,
the introduction, in particular, might be used to capture
public support. The section might include, for example,
Kought
(a) Recognition of the real
difficulties that the
community has in resolving the conflicts between
the pursuit of democracy and stability. (x good rels w.
China)
As well as bringing the White Paper into closer
touch with the community,
this would make more
powerful the point that when forced to express a
preference, the people choose democracy.
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