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a breakdown of family and clan ties, which has given the young a feeling

of alienation. This is exacerbated

approach.

by the imminence of 1997 and the uncertain

future. The young, who expect to live the

prime of their lives under whatever power

is in China in the 1990's, thus feel

resentful at what they regard as the

inferior position in Hong Kong of the

Chinese and the Chinese language. This

feeling, linked with Chinese patriotic

sentiments, is is likely to develop ·

further.

Criticisms

The movement's general line is an anti-

Colonial one, claiming that Colonial rule

is preventing Hong Kong from benefiting

from its budget surpluses and we pro-

duces socially unjust economic policies.

They also criticise the lack of a social

security system and call for tougher

measures against drugs, gambling, porno-

graphy and corruption. These general com- plaints are often accompanied by specific complaints against the educational system

in Hong Kong These are listed in paragraph 18 (i) to (vii)_7.

Activities

The means by which the movement propagates

its ideas are student publications (especial

magazine

the 70's Bi-Weekly) forums and seminars;

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