September 20, 2004

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Jaing Zemin's passing of the baton is considered a good thing for Hong Kong. No longer a pawn in the power games at the top, Hu Jintao is considered more open to Hong Kong's democratic aspirations. That's likely to prove to be complete cr@p. Hu's overarching theme is to improve the CCP's governance of China to help retain its grip on power, not to loosen it. But with far more pressing problems and HK safely back in its box now the Legco elections have passed and the 2007/08 elections a distant prospect, Hong Kong is likely to fade back into the obscurity it so richly deserves in China's polity. China's pre-election charm offensive is likely to be toned down, but so long as Hu manages to keep his mouth shut Hong Kong will drift along focussing on what it focuses on best: money.

posted by Simon on 09.20.04 at 01:47 PM in the




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