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Political parties play a stabilizing role in any regime through articulation and aggregation of the interests of citizens. The article discusses political parties in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), their ideological spectrum, origins and constraints, elite-mass gap and political instability in the HKSAR among other topics. The article points out that political parties that are popularly supported by citizens in the HKSAR have minimal influence on the government. (DÜI-Sen)

After the defeat of the "pro-China" candidates in the direct elections held for the Hong Kong Legislative Council (Legeo) in September 1991, political forces, supportive of the policies of the PRC towards Hong Kong, reorganized themselves and prepared for local elections in the run-up to 1997. In 1992, a "pro-China" political party named Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) was formed. The article uses the DAB as a case study to explore its role and functions in Hong Kong politics. (DÜI-Sen)

The Sino-British debate over Governor (of Hong Kong) Christopher Patten's reforms has illustrated fundamental differences in the pace and degree of Hong Kong's political reform. The article reviews the content of Patten's political reform blue print, analyse Sino-British differences, explain the breakdown in negotiations, and critically examine the political consequences for post-1997 Hong Kong. (DÜI-Sen)

On 4 December 1991, the Hong Kong Legislative Council (Legco) rejected an agreement reached by Britain and the PRC on the composition of the court of Final Appeal (CoFA) in Hong Kong. After discussing Hong Kong's judicial system, the article examines the Sino-British deal on CoFA, opposition in Hong Kong to the deal and its rejection by Legco. It (the article) points out that the controversy in Hong Kong over the court's composition illustrates an unprecedented local concern about Hong Kong's future political independence. (DÜI-Sen)

In terms of the Sino-Portuguese agreement signed in 1987, Macao will become a Special Administrative Region of mainland China in 1999. Since the signing of the agreement, civil service reform has become the most urgent political issue in Macao. The article looks at the features of Macao's civil service, the factors leading to reform, the content of reform, the aspects neglected by reform, and the difficulties of reforming Macao's bureaucracy. (DÜI-Sen)

As one of the four NICs (Newly Industrializing Countries) in East Asia, Taiwan has seen the rapid emergence of a wealthy and highly-educated social stratum, the new rich, since the 1970s. This social stratum has had far-reaching repercussions upon Taiwan's economy, society and politics. The author looks at the conditions attending the emergence of the new rich (especially the business people and intellectuals) in this country and explores the consequences. (DÜI-Sen)

One of the fundamental questions in international relations is perception. Using the concept of perception, the author attempts to analyse the patterns of Sino-British relations with respect to the issue of Hong Kong. He notes that Britain's desire that Hong Kong should enjoy a degree of political and administrative autonomy after 1997 has become a sore point with China. Chinese officials see "sinister" motives in British policy. The author believes that Sino-British relations will remain tense. (DÜI-Sen)

Portuguese and Macanese elites and masses in Macau retained a participant political culture after the Second World War. Prior to 1984, only a few Macau Chinese community leaders were political activists. Since then, however, Chinese elite have generally displayed a participant political culture. The author explores political participation in Macau during three periods: 1945-84, 1984-88 and since 1989 to the current transitional period. The Sino-Portuguese agreement on Macau's future is briefly discussed. (DÜI-Sen)