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Tse Ying in Wen Wei Po
On the through train, the British logic is to interfere with China's internal affairs by insisting on asking China to ignore the relevant BL stipulations and NPC resolution and set down "objective criteria" for the train. It is tantamount to refusing convergence with the BL and amending the mini-constitution.
23.8.93
Ng Yue-yu in Wen Wei Po
24.8.93
Yip Chong in Ta Kung Pao
24.8.93
Nan Ngan in Wen Wei Po
The British side is trying to use the Chinese side's failure to provide "objective criteria" for the through train as an excuse for implementing the Patten package.
If the British unilaterally implement the Patten package, there would be no convergence or the through train. By stressing the through train, the British side is putting the blame for damaging the talks on the Chinese side.
Michael Sze's remark on the through train is very misleading. The crux of the issue is whether the 1994/95 electoral arrangements can converge with the BL. is unreasonable to demand an unconditional through train.
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