?
But in longer term, no reason why confidence in future should
not be maintained at previous level.
In interests of any future Chinese Government to abide by Joint
Declaration, so
so as to ensure that Hong Kong remains successful.
HAVE EVENTS IN CHINA FUELLED DEMANDS FOR GREATER DEMOCRACY IN HONG
KONG?
Will need to wait until the dust settles before taking a final
view on that.
But already some signs (eg in recent OMELCO decision) that Hong
Kong people want faster development of representative government,
both before and after 1997.
EFFECT OF EVENTS IN CHINA ON BASIC LAW?
The consultation process has been prolonged. Understandable
under the circumstances.
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No reason to suppose that the drafting process will be
significantly delayed.]
WILL HONG KONG PEOPLE STILL TRUST THE BASIC LAW?
Kong.
Recent events will inevitably affect some perceptions in Hong
Important that China continues to behave
[behave responsibly towards Hong Kong, takes care to get the Basic Law right. Very much in their own interests to do so
Sure that Hong Kong people will understand that recent events
in China are transitory in comparison with significance of Basic
Law, which will help to shape Hong Kong's future for at least next
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