Political jitters shake the public's trust in future leader

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Hong Kong's economy continues to exhibit moderate growth despite public concerns over the stand of its future leader, Tung Chee Hwa, on issues of human rights and freedom of expression and association. Tung's pronouncement of the proposed changes in Hong Kong's freedom of expression statutes have eroded public confidence in his leadership, garnering only a 30% rating in opinion polls. Despite public discontent, Hong Kong's economic indicators still show growth, with a 53% increase in spending on private cars for the first quarter of 1996 and a decrease in property prices to fill the vacancies in buildings.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Politics NEC, Economic Planning & Research, Management, Economic aspects, Economic conditions, Politics, Hong Kong-China reunification question, Tung Chee Hwa

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Tung pulls ahead of the field in race for Hong Kong post

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The victory of businessman Tung Chee Hwa, a Shanghai native, as Hong Kong's next chief executive appears certain with the overwhelming support of a group of power brokers. The 59-year-old Tung got 206 votes, or more than twice the votes of his closest competitor in the first round of voting by a 400-member selection committee, and four times as many votes he needs to survive the round. A final voting for Tung and the two other candidates who made the first round is scheduled for Dec. 11, 1996.

Tung Chen Hwa

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Judge is newest candidate for top Hong Kong post

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Hong Kong chief justice Ti Liang Yang has declared his willingness to accept a nomination as a candidate for chief executive of Hong Kong after the territory shifts to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997. A public opinion poll indicates a 16% public support for Ti Liang, compared to only 2% for the only other declared candidate, lawyer/publisher Lo Tak-shing. Ti Liang's political neutrality is also expected to boost his chances of becoming chief executive.

Ti Liang, Yang

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