Hongkong Federation of Trade Unions
Core Member
Nature
Cheung Yiu-ton (Chairman)
pro-China. Urged by Zhou Nan (director of the HK Branch of Xinhua News Agency) in 1990 to participate more actively in community activities
DB Elections (March 1991)
fielding 16 candidates, whom 13 will run Independents
of
as
Hongkong Citizens Forum
Launched in late January 1991
Core Member
Nature
Outlook
headed by Cheng Kai-nam, former member of the Basic Law consultative committee
Suen Kai-cheung (Hon Secretary)
comprises about a dozen founding members
professionals from the medical, administrative, educational and business
mainly
sectors
is calling for more dialogue between HK and China
although the group is election orientated, it claims it is not a political party. They will support candidates in elections but they will run as independent candidates. The group will provide manpower and advice on campaign strategy and policy planning but no financial support
DB Elections (March 1991)
backing 9 candidates
Hong Kong Government Office
London
January 1991
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