Tung-tied Hong Kong

Article Abstract:

Obstacles to democracy in Hong Kong arise from the policies of Tung Chee-hwa, chief executive. Hong Kong's tycoons argue that they pay taxes so should have more say in government than the prople as a whole. This is untrue, since people who do not pay income tax pay indirect taxes. There is a need for greater democracy in Hong Kong, and for a broader tax base to tackle fiscal problems.

Public Finance Activities, Tax Administration, Editorial, Tax administration and procedure

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Weighing Hong Kong's future

Article Abstract:

Several political factors cloud China's economic integration of Hong Kong, which becomes formal on Jun 30 1997. Pro-democracy leaders in Hong Kong, such as exiled Chinese Communist Central Committee member Xu Jiatun and businessman Martin Lee, make China's leader Deng Xiaoping suspicious of the reunification process.

United Kingdom, China, International aspects, Chinese foreign relations, British foreign relations, Hong Kong-China reunification question

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Angrily to the polls

Article Abstract:

Hong Kong elections are planned for Sep 10 2000, and the background to the contest is examined in detail.

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