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TALKING POINTS issues on Fridays and records public views and reactions on current talking points collected from a small number of respondents in both urban and New Territories regions by City and New Territories Administration liaison staff over the week. As TALKING POINTS is not based upon a large representative cross-section of public opinion, indications in it should be treated with caution and should not be quoted authoritatively without first checking their reliability with the City and New Territories Administration.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOVERNOR'S RETIREMENT
had However, announced
was
the
not
Respondents in general were not surprised at announcement that the Governor would retire in 1992 because there
been
rumours on change of Governor for nearly two years. many respondents noted that the successor at the same time. This was unusual. Some even argued that this might affect the confidence of the people of Hong Kong. Some also pointed out that Sir David's ability to discharge his responsibilities as Governor in the meantime might be compromised by such an early announcement. Views were mixed as to whether we should change the Governor at this moment in Hong Kong's transition.
A few respondents would like to see Sir David
serving up to 1997. Now that a decision for change has been made, it is the consensus view of our respondents that the successor to Sir David. should be announced as soon as possible; and the new Governor should be given ample time to pick up his duties so that the transition of Hong Kong to a SAR would not be disrupted.
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As regards the performance of Sir David, opinions were mixed. Some respondents were of the opinion that Sir David did not appear to have stood up strong enough against pressure from China.
Some were also critical of Government's handling of the BCCI incident and the new airport projects. Some respondents remarked that Sir David had done a very good job given the circumstances.
These respondents pointed out that Hong Kong was facing a difficult time during the transition period and the Governor's job was an extremely difficult one.
3.
Respondents in general felt that the new Governor should possess good administrative and diplomatic
should be skills, prepared to work in the interest of Hong Kong, and should be familiar with China. While some respondents hoped that the new could stand firm against pressure from China, others remarked that confrontation with China would not benefit Hong Kong.
Governor
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Most
respondents thought that the award of life peerage David was a fitting recognition for his service to Hong A few cynical respondents felt that this was simply a face saving arrangement.
to Sir Kong.
C.N.T.A. 8 (Rev.)
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