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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.

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