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AR JOPLING:
I just wanted to put to you, that at the
bottom of Page 4 of the evidence which you gave us today you
say "a thick cloud of gloom hangs over Hong Kong". I just
want to put to you that I do think, and I'm wondering whether
you wouldn't upon reflection think, that that isn't cather an
unhelpful sort of statement to make, given the fact that Hong
kong does need massive investment, because that is its life
blood - it is getting it and it is looking very hopeful and
Dame Lydia told us, and you've agreed that you think
and I really do think it is unfortunate, quite understanding
your views about the speed to which we move to democracy and
all that. Do you not on reflection think that that is a
somewhat unfortunate comment to make, bearing in mind what is
going on and what is needed for the future?
MR MARTIN LEE: It is an unfortunate statement, which I
cannot resolve from.
to you with delight.
I do not write it down, I do not say it
If it is cloudy outside, as it is, what
can I do about it? I must call A space a spade.
Somebody
has to do it to you in Hong Kong and there will be others
following me I am sure of that.
But, yes, of course, there
is still a lot of foreign investment, but think of this too,
they are also happy to invest even within China today, so if
they are happy enough to invest in China when the policy goes
like a pendulum, of course they are very happy to invest in
ilong Kong. But, as Dame Lydia said, and I entirely agree
with her, our people is our only asset we do not have any
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