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9.

HKG can also appeal to the way in which public

debate has been conducted between the two sides:

(a)

HKG is

subject to a barrage of abuse in every

dispute with the CPG.

HKG's good faith is

called into question.

Its senior officials

.are attacked by name.

(b)

However, HKG has displayed great consideration

for the

special

sensitivities of PRC leaders

CPG officials

and has avoided embarrassing

even under extreme provocation. HKG and HMG

are

meticulous in avoiding hostile comment on

the CPG's record or its policies.

POLITICS VERSUS ECONOMICS

10.

Within the

territory,

the CPG has encouraged the

business

community

to

attack the constitutional package on

several grounds:

(a) HKG is attempting to buy political support from the

general

public at the

development.

expense of future economic

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