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Among other points, Han strongly criticised
He
China's current economic reform policies, describing them as a combination of the old state-controlled system with
the most barbaric features of a market economy. welcomed the party's efforts to curb corruption but expressed doubt whether these would be successful in the absence of a sound legal system.
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The press were present in large numbers. I expect Han's remarks to be given wide coverage in tomorrow's
papers.
Manfalken
(K C Walker)
Senior Research Officer 3 September 1993
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