05-JAN-1993 15:35
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Q.
MI
Kuan-yew
Lee
said in
the Governor's
What is package is а western plot to beseige China. China's view on this?
Hong Kong
A.
We don't want
to
What
would we
say
comment.
is
politics.
He is
outstanding statesman,
This is Mr Lee's view.
He is very experienced in
far-sighted. But we shouldn't
comment on his views. One would only say that some
people are trying
play the "international card". We do not like to see
We believe this could never succeed.
This complicates the issue.
this happen.
we
respect
Mr Lee
as
an
Q.
A.
You said people are playing the "international card". What is the intention behind this?
The motive is to muster international support for his
so-called package.
This would put pressure against
Q.
us.
Has there been a collective move by the west?
A.
We would not like to comment.
This is Mr Lee's views.
Q.
You've just said that the fundamental question is not one of democracy but whether China and British want to keep promises. From the Hong Kong people's viewpoint, have to ask the fundamental question for us is not there were agreements, because we simply don't The question is whether Hong Kong could have democracy. If China does not oppose, why
we
whether
know.
more
couldn't Hong Kong have more democracy? Why doesn't
China
accept
understanding?
Patten's package
and
reach
a new
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