05-JAN-1993 15:42
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Patten package. It is because while in HK and earning taxpayers' money, group it has acted irresponsibly It should have contributed to HK's prosperity
It can't be totally
support of the
having its roots
as an influential
over the year. stability and irresponsible.
Q.
Could
A.
you cite some examples of how irresponsibly the consortium has acted?
It was all said in the NCNA article. I don't have to
repeat.
Q.
A.
If investors express views different from that of China, would they be welcome to the Chinese?
I just said the example quoted by NCNA was not because it had expressed different views. This is an isolated incident. It has no relation with other consortia, be they British, Chinese or American.
Q.
A.
Now that many HK people have openly expressed their support for the Patten package, what is China's attitude towards them?
between those who support or
From our viewpoint we all
Hong Kong compatriots are
We can't draw a line
reject Patten's package. along believe that most
patriotic and do not want confrontation with China. stability and prosperity can be maintained
Those sharing this common objective are our
They want
in HK.
friends.