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5. I got the impression that in spite of a strong desire

for more democracy, including more directly-elected seats,

there was little stomach for taking on Peking over this.

Faced with the fast-approaching "uncertainty" of 1997, the

need for "certainty" wherever possible seems to be growing

stronger. (Those who did want us to have another go (eg T L Tsim) thought timing was crucial, and recommended waiting until after the 14th Party Congress.) Even so most people

did not think 1995 would see a strong swing away from the UXDHK towards the CRC and pro-Peking candidates.

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