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Question: An official from the Chinese Ministry of Radio, Film and Television has raised objection to your giving the opening speech to an international broadcasting conference in November ...? Governor: I saw a headline in your great organ this morning, if it's yours.
Question: It's not mine. But...
Governor: The last I think I'm right in saying that this important organisation met in Hong Kong it was addressed by Sir Edward Youde who you'll recall was Governor.
Question: (on the Chief Executive-Designate)
Governor: I've always taken the view that the sooner there is a Chief Executive (Designate) in place the better. But obviously the most important thing is the acceptability and experience of the Chief Executive (Designate). That matters more than the speed in choosing him or her, and if it takes a bit of time to arrive at the right choice, I think people in Hong Kong will understand them. We just have to buy our time with our usual patience and cheerfulness.
Question: Is it difficult to find such a person ...?
Governor: No.
Question: Do you have some ideal persons?
Governor: I've got lots of ideas, but I'm not going to tell you what they are.
Question: Your row with the business groups. Do you think it's been resolved satisfactorily?
Governor: Well, it wasn't an argument of my making. I'm pleased to hear some of those who wrote the statement a week or so ago saying they want now to end the argument. I don't want to... it's not in Hong Kong's interest.
Question: Do you regret saying what you did...?
Governor: I'm absolutely determined to go on speaking the truth about Hong Kong and when you look at the coverage that I got in the United States, you'll see that I spoke up vigorously for Hong Kong and was regarded by the American press in headline after headline and article after article as setting out the best possible case for Hong Kong.
Question: Paul Harris of Human Rights Monitor... business community and challenge them to put their money ... Human Rights Monitor ...?