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There will be one more interesting feature in the party politics of HK. Some financial groups will choose to be "benefactor of the multitude" by making donations to all the political groups whick ask. They adopt this "fishing net" policy such that they will not lose out no matter which group may come out the victor. HK will still be a place for the financial groups and business sectors. With so many parties in existence, the rich and wealthy will be able to support and groom the "obedient" politicians. Those who are not obedient enough will be turned away empty-handed the next time they come to ask for money.
Political parties should not extend into the mainland
essence.
Some people consider that even if the political bodies call
their objective is
themselves "alliance", "centre" or "foundation", still to take part in politics, comment on political issues and influence the political development of Hong Kong. In fact, they are the same in
What differ are their "names" and "packaging" only. The point is how far these political parties will go and whether they would confront and clash with China. If so, Beijing may be prepared to cross swords with them. As Beijing is an old hand in party politics, it is believed that Hong Kong's political parties are not up to it yet.
If Hong Kong's political parties argue and contend with Beijing in defence of the territory's autonomy and interest, the latter must be broad-minded and tolerant towards them because the parties are acting in line with the spirit of the Basic Law. However, if Hong Kong's political parties want to extend their influence into the mainland, collaborate with the political dissidents in China to instigate political struggles and movements, or to offer assistance to the mainland dissidents in their attempt to change the socialist system and policies, these will be interference. Then, the problem will become more complicated and the concept of "one country, two systems" will be under strain. There are signs to show that some Hong Kong and Taiwan political forces have
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