HK Constitutional development report based on public opinion: FM spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said in Beijing Thursday that Hong Kong's newly-announced report on constitutional development is based on the views of all walks of life in Hong Kong and conforms with Hong Kong's practical condition.

Kong made the remarks at a routine press conference in response to a reporter's question that some US congressmen criticized the report.

Hong Kong Chief Secretary of Administration Rafael Hui made the Fifth Report of the Constitutional Development Task Force at the Legislative Council on Oct. 21. It contains a package of proposals on methods for selection of the Chief Executive in 2007 and for the formation of the Legislative Council in 2008.

Kong said the report is consistent with the essence of the Basic Law and with the stipulation of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the explanation of the Basic Law. The report epitomizes the spirit of "balanced participation" and "advance step by step".

"We hope the US congressmen would gain a comprehensive impression of Hong Kong's status quo." Kong said.

Source: Xinhua