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7.

that the CPG did not feel that it

The source said

its own

would have to produce

before "next Spring".

as

constitutional

proposals

That date had been indicated by HKG

the deadline for a decision on the constitutionai

package.

The CPG believed that its interests would be

served best by leaving HKG in the dark until then as to what

would be the formula for a settlement with the CPG.

A QUESTION OF PERSONALITIES

8.

The

analyse the

to

believe

Governor's

source stated that the CPG was still unable to

motivation. They find it difficult

that he is sincere in his commitment to

CPG officials were

stand either to "ignorance" of

democratisation

inclined to

and open Government.

attribute his

China and its ways or to his desire to provoke the CPG.

9.

His

The

source commented on Lu Ping's press conference.

remarks оп banning access through Chinese air space to

the new airport revealed "incredible" ignorance. But Lu had

been

authorised to speak in an unrestrained manner in order

start the process of threatening LegCo Members and

intimidating the community at large.

Central Policy unit

27th October 1992

(2) to CPU L/M A/86/92C

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