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(3) There were expressions of worries about brain
drain; and particularly
China to Hong Kong!
about brain drain from
(e) Chinese
officials saw
vigorous JLG to discuss
outstanding issues.
However, they were evasive
about what
Attitudes
constituted consultation and how to
assess Hong Kong people's views. (At one dinner
hosted by Mr Wong, he asked me who I would consult
on matter of importance. I said we consulted the
people of Hong Kong via many channels, including
advisory board, the media, but, in my opinion, the
most important of bodies were the Executive and
Legislative Councils. He was visibly stunned and
said he did not know whether he would agree with
me.)
3.
Some officials we met in the HK Macau Office and
Mofert were surprisingly young.
thirties.
young they were less doctrinal.
knowledgeable
openness.
Legislative
Affairs
Commission
Many were in their
One would like to assume that because they were
They appeared to be
about Hong Kong and gave the appearance of
However, one or two young people in the
did not give me that
impression.
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