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that the HKDF "... represents business and professional people sympathetic to democratic ideals". The HKDF "...has remained consistent in its (economic) philosophy, but beyond such general statements of support for Hong Kong's traditional values, has had little influence over the formulation of
286:. It also holds monthly luncheons addressed by highly distinguished guest speakers on topics of interest to members and useful to its policy development. Additionally, it holds meetings with experts, legislators and organisations for the exchange of ideas and the promotion of its proposals.
267:, a naturalised Chinese citizen of HKSAR. Today, the HKDF positions itself as an independent, multi-racial, multi-cultural political think tank, focusing on the development and promotion of policies and the primary activity is to seek to influence Hong Kong's
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Patrick Shiu Kin-ying in 1997. Alan stepped down in September 2015 and he was succeeded by
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but won two seats. Dr C.H.Leong later left the HKDF to join
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legislation in Hong Kong. Tony Latter said in his book
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Political and economic think tanks based in Hong Kong
115:first Legislative Council direct elections of 1991
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137:The HKDF positions itself as an independent,
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925:Professional Power
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