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C. GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
(a) Public participation
84.
I should now
like to deal with the development of
our system of government.
unique circumstances: our
territory; our
special
This system is a product of our
status
relationship
as
a non-sovereign
with China; the
requirements of our economy;
and the increasing political
awareness of our population. Our system has evolved to meet
the special needs and position of Hong Kong. The next stage
in this evolution will be three sets of elections in 1991.
85.
The first direct elections
to
this Council next
year will be а significant step in the development of our
system of government. It is very important that all sectors
We need candidates of
of the
community respond positively.
high calibre, representing a wide range of interests.
Taking part in elections
win, but to lose as well.
means being prepared not just to
There is no dishonour in that.
We also need the public to exercise its right to vote. The
people of Hong Kong will
Proper
able to make their full and
be
contribution to
shaping Hong Kong's future only if
/they
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