Freedom of the press at risk: Lu Ping's remarks suggest there will be curbs after 1997

Article Abstract:

Remarks by the director of the Chinese State Council's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Lu Ping suggest the press will be muzzled in Hong Kong after China assumes control there in 1997. While insisting criticism of Beijing will be allowed, he says advocacy of alternative policies will not, and hints that the press may only back official government positions. His claims that even US journalists cannot advocate independence for Hawaii, as an analogy to Taiwan, are misinformed at best.

China, Officials and employees, Column, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Hong Kong, Freedom of the press, Censorship, Lu Ping

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Asean's formula for success

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Agit Singh has filled the post of secretary-general of Asean since it was created in 1992. His post was given ministerial status with a mandate to implement decisions as well as offering advice. Rodolfo Severino Jr, a Filipino diplomat will succeed Ajit Singh as secretary general in January 1998, under a five year term of office.

Management, Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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