This article was first published on October 12, 1989
By Andy Ho
Bold vision for Hong Kong
The governor, David Wilson, yesterday outlined his boldest plan yet to take Hong Kong through 1997 into the 21st century headed by a massive HK$127 billion airport and port development, greater educational opportunities and the building of a new town.
As well as seeking to use the territory’s economic power to secure the future, Wilson also committed the government to a faster pace of political reform and a bill of rights by next summer.
He pleaded for China to heed the wishes of Hong Kong people in formulating the Basic Law, but warned against residents meddling in China’s domestic politics.
During his 85-minute annual policy speech to the Legislative Council, he outlined the most ambitious development plans ever undertaken by any governor.
