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should not deviate from the ultimate course (of reunification
with the motherland)".
Therefore, the people of Hong Kong will have to
come forward with their own proposals on the shape of the
political structure to be incorporated in the draft Basic
Law, which can be acceptable to the National People's
Congress.
I would like to put to you briefly today my own
views on what the progression towards the future SAR
Government structure should be like.
I believe that the best approach should be to keep
the present Legislative and Executive Councils structure
intact as they have stood the test of time in making Hong
Kong the thriving and internationally-acclaimed city that it
is today.
Inevitably, the colonial system of all appointments
being made at the Governor's discretion should be
progressively replaced by an elective and consultative system
suitable to the Hong Kong situation and in keeping with the
spirit of the Joint Declaration.
May I now put forward certain specific suggestions
for political change to evolve during the crucial few years
ahead.
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