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These problems have got to be addressed and resolved, yet
we must ask ourselves what is the best way of solving
such problems. Should it be through mistrust, suspicion and open confrontation, or should it be through sincere, frank yet firm and skillful negotiations. In my humble opinion, sir, the motion proposed this afternoon, if adopted, would
run a great risk of leading Hong Kong down a path of open confrontation. This approach is certainly not condusive
to Hong Kong's future stability and prosperity. And I
therefore have no hesitation in opposing the motion. Last but not least, sir, I was one of the ten who attended the private showing on Monday. My conclusion, unfortunately, was the opposite to that drawn by the kon
Martin Lee.
.Lee repeatedly stated that PRC, would not send in armies, even if these two films were shown. Maybe they will not.
But would it be our assessment, as responsible councillors, that the people of Hong Kong would wish to run even the slightest risk of military interference. The films, in my opinion, could well depict some grains of truth in the chaotic years of the cultural revolution. Yet, given nearly everyone in 21 Hong Kong has reservations, and perhaps even fears, about
PRC, the subtle message that the films carry could well be instrumental in confusing the audience into thinking, or even 24 believing, that what is depicted in the film is what the general
situation was, or maybe even is, inside China today. This would certainly increase and propagate ones own fears and misunderstanding of the PRC. Is this really good for Hong Kong as a whole? Would this enhance our stability? I really wonder. I wonder how it would do good to the Hong Kong people. Especially those who cannot leave or do not wish to leave by 31 1997 through the installation of more fears and more distrust 32 on China. Sir, Hong Kong faces a lot of problems in the years
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We simply cannot hope to arrive at sensible solutions through the routes of distrust, suspicion and open confrontation.
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