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Taking the students' families as samples for analysis, we

find that not many people are seriously thinking about amigrating or

leaving Hong Kong. And the great majority of students do not favour

leaving Hong Kong at present, revealing their confidence in Hong Kong'

mintain ne

future and their positive thinking about maintaing the people's

confidence and Hong Kong's stability.

Conclusion

The students' views on the sovereignty issue have on the whole

remained unchanged since the last survey. Though the majority are ready

to accept the "special administrative region" proposal as a solution to

the question of Hong Kong's future, they attach great importance to

whether or not China would fulfil its promises,

answers.

The studenta' view on democratisation is consistent with the

standpoint of the Students' Union. Their desire for a liberal government

Ouent context in the fat: before and after 1997 is fully reflected in the uneven distribution of

Their affirmative attitude towards the role of the Hong Kong

people is not only a manifestation of their demooratio consciousness,

but also an encouragement to the Students' Union and the community 4:

their struggle for democratisation.

Finally, it Lust be pointed out that judging from their

disapproval of people leaving Hong Kong under the present circumstances,

the students have in fact frcat determination to make Hong Kong their

own home and to greet the future with confidence.

It is our belief

that the satisfactory solution to the problem of "the future of Hong

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