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Letter from the editor: Response to Henry C K Liu

Henry C K Liu's reading of Hong Kong's politico-social situation is nothing but deja vu of pre-1997 mentalities [Why Hong Kong is in crisis, Jul 4]. In those days, people expressing their desires for democracy in Hong Kong were easily labeled as pro-British and thus pro-colonialism, as it was said people should wait until Chinese rules to endow on them democracy instead of allowing the British to steal the limelight. Such paradox is almost forgotten now in Hong Kong and mainland China, except by some real idiots who can find no other means to pose themselves as "smarter than thou". Hong Kong people's desires for democracy and the protection of their civil rights cannot be more genuinely revealed than in the July 1 march. The tally of half a million was in fact under-estimation, as many who could not reach the procession destination due to the crowds were not counted. Liu is advised to read carefully every line of the government Bill on National Security. It needs only average mental capacity to find clauses blatantly encroaching on people's freedom therein. He is further advised to take note of the statement by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa that the latter's government should understand, trust and unite with Hong Kong people.
Wong Kwok Wah
Editor
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Asia Times Online

Jul 8, 2003