I am writing with regard to Mr Hector Ross's letter which appeared in the Sunday Morning Post, on May 12 about the 'Royal' debate.
Perhaps if I had the misfortune to be detained during the Cultural Revolution I would feel the same way as he.
However, I have only been in Hong Kong since 1981 and all of my dealings with officials of the Chinese Government have been cordial - useful and productive to coin a phrase. The PRC officials I have entertained at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club have all enjoyed their visits.
I see no basis to conclude that the 'Royal' title will preclude future co-operation - in fact, advice from our own Government and from a prominent member of the Legislative Council (and the Preparatory Committee) would indicate just the opposite.
It is easy to succumb to fear and suspicion.
I choose to do as Mrs Anson Chan urged last month and believe the promises we have been made about the Basic Law and the future freedom and autonomy of our society.
