TNAG-1726-FCO40-2439-Minutes-and-Hansards-of-the-Legislative-Council-of-Hong-Kong-1988 — Page 107

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for example, for the fourth quarter of last year, the average monthly wage was $3992, Hong Kong dollars-. At 1987 market

grass prices the per-capita growth domestic produce stood at more than HK$64,000. These figures compared favourably with many developing countries. Actions speak louder than words.

If we do not have a political and economic environment that

is stable for a long period of time and if we only have a Government that is not pragmatic and that is interested only in empty talks, then it would be strange if Hong Kong could achieved such economic miracles.<

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Sir, I see no reason why some people are apt to undermine the prestige and credibility of the Government and deliberately create an image of an incompetent government And neither can I see how these words and actions contribute to the stability of our society. Sir, as an ordinary Hong Kong citizen born in Hong Kong, brought up in Hong Kong, and working in Hong Kong, I want to make use of this opportunity to direct these sincere words at the individuals I referred to

earlier. You and I grew up just like other members of the public in Hong Kong under the same historical conditions. Do you know that the inflammatory and sensational comments and

publicised over enthusiastic and radical actions through media coverage and telofas creates in the minds of international investors a new image for Hong Kong? That is, Hong Kong is in a chaotic situation and the people are in a constant state of anxiety. Do you know that on the international front the destructive impact brought by you on the interests of Hong Kong and the citizens of Hong Kong far exceeds the benefits that you claim will come to these people in your fight for direct elections in 1988?

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Please, on behalf of those who will be staying in Hong Kong, think over the matter again. Ju fighting for a better future Hong Kong, you may have destroyed the future of Hong

In that case indeed I will have to regret such an action. Sir, on the introduction of direct elections or otherwise in 1988, and on the other points in the White Paper

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