The common touch: chief executive candidates brave the masses
Article Abstract:
There has been a lack of input in the process of transitioning Hong Kong to Chinese control, and the choice of chief executive is seen by many as a foregone conclusion, as 23 out of the 31 candidates were rejected by Beijing, before people in Hong Kong had a say. Hong Kong's first chief executive, former Chief Justice Ti Liang Yang is rubbing shoulders with the masses, while Tung Chee-hwa, a once reclusive shipping tycoon, is trying to downplay his economic ties to China. Also Peter Woo, another shipping tycoon, attempted to soften his image by switching to hospital work.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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China-watcher: Taipei plans to keep a close eye on the territory
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Taiwan appears to possess greater resolve in protecting democracy and independence in Hong Kong from 1997 on than do the US and the UK. China appears resistant to US involvement with Hong Kong as an independent trade partner, and popular support for defending Hong Kong against China is limited. The UK has continuing responsibilities under the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 to protect the existing way of life in Hong Kong, but the UK is also interested in promoting trade with China. Taiwan will be allowed to maintain non-official agencies in Hong Kong.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Man on the spot
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Tung Chee-hwa, who has been elected chief executive of Hong Kong, will face a very difficult task in establishing a balanced relationship between Hong Kong and China. His actions will determine whether Hong Kong retains its position as a melting pot of western and eastern culture or whether it simply becomes another part of China. Tung Chee-hwa will be the subject of extensive international scrutiny, with particular attention being given to his handling of sensitive issues, such as cross-border corruption and the legalization of the Chinese Communist Party.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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