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HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL — 14 March 1984
通過這樣的辯論,立法局將能更廣泛地收集更多更有建設性的意見,及更正確地反映全 港居民對前途及任何方案的意見給有關方面參考,從而協助中英雙方為香港達成一個 善的協議。
督憲閣下,本人謹此陳辭,支持動議。
(The following is the interpretation of what Mr. CHAN Ying-lun said.)
Sir, many of my Unofficial Colleagues have spoken before me on the 1997 issue. I may repeat some of their views. However, as the future of Hong Kong is an issue very much close to the heart of everyone in Hong Kong, and because of the fact that I am a Member of this Council and a District Board member, I feel it is my duty to stand up and speak on the 1997 issue.
Since the 1997 issue has become a topic for discussion, Hong Kong people have never felt a stronger sense of belonging, love and concern with all things about Hong Kong as now. Last year, the Hong Kong community and its economy were shocked by the impact of rumours, particularly when the value of the Hong Kong dollar was falling drasticaly and prices were soaring. How painful the over five million people of Hong Kong felt! It was as if they saw their beloved homes collapsing under the full fury of the typhoon when the No. 10 signal was hoisted, and yet they could do nothing about it. Some better-off people emigrated abroad under this shock, albeit with reluctance. However, they found in the end there was no other place in the world which suited them better than Hong Kong, and they were still concerned about all that is happening to Hong Kong. To the ordinary people, they have no intention to leave Hong Kong as Hong Kong is their home and they wish to weather this storm as soon as possible, and then continue to work for the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.
What makes them love Hong Kong so much? And what are the factors which make it such a prosperous and developed society and an ideal place to live in?
On analysis, there are many factors. To sum up my own views and views of those whom I met, there are two principal ones:
(1) The present Hong Kong political structure is such that Government accedes to the wishes of the people. People are consulted through various channels before the greater part of government business, particularly important policies, are implemented, or implemented at the request of the people. Thus, in spite of the fact that the Hong Kong Government is not elected, it has a highly democratic style. In this way, the Government has won the trust of the people who are free to achieve their economic goals with little restrictions.
(2) Hong Kong is a highly free, equal and open society. Hong Kong people enjoy the free life style which is even somewhat unmatched by the highly democratic societies in America and Europe. Here we have a high degree of
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