22-NOV-1989 17:11
GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH HKG
CHINESE LANGUAGE DIVISION
852 5 840 1976
565 P11
P.10
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development of Hong Kong's political system under the premise, of
recovering sovereignty, the most important thing is to ensure the
stability and prosperity of Hong Kong. Therefore the political
system in Hong Kong must be designed in a way that it evolves steadily
and gradually and that the interests of various sectors are taken
into account and people from all walks of life are allowed due
participation. Otherwise, social stability would not be ensured.
After the June 4 incident, we would certainly be unwilling to see
either the future legislature or executive
in the HKSAR
fall under the control of a force hostile to the Central Government.
: Some people are worried that the bicameral system will lead to
social divisiveness and low efficiency. What do you think of this?
A: The first model that comes up after the June 4 incident is the
Onelco consensus model. In our view, this is basically the... ç190 model
in its original form. We cannot accept that because the pace is too
fast. Then comes the bicameral system. We think this model has its
own merits. Firstly, elections by both functional constituencies and
geographical constituencies are retained for a considerable
period of time.
Secondly, separate counting of votes has its
advantages. Through separate counting of votes, monopoly of the
Council by a certain sector or a certain political force, which will
result in the lack of protection for the interests of another sector,
can be avoided. Of course it has its problems too. For example,
what happens if approval from either chamber is not forthcoming?
have to consider such questions as well. Right now, various models
are being proposed with a view to solving these problems
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