TNAG-1399-FCO40-1871-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Basic-Law-1985 — Page 183

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be interpreted as Taipei's acknowledgement of Peking leadership. By making his stand known, Mr Pok has set an example for other right-wing members of our society who wish to express their views and safeguard their freedom in a post-1997 HK but, because of the order from Taiwan, are unable to do so.

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Sources: The consultative committee will have about 150 members and the membership will be such that a balance will be achieved among the liberal, neutral and the conservative forces of the HK community.

Chief Secretary Sir David Akers-Jones (in an interview with Asiaweek): The Government will pay close attention to whether the consultation process of the Basic Law is successful and whether local people are satisfied. But it will not interfere with the consultation process as the Basic Law is China's internal matter.

Editor-in-chief of the Nineties Monthly Lee Yee: There is ambiguity about the term "democratic consultation" even without studying the

background of the term's original use. As there

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