Beijing sends a `friend' to placate an irate Hong Kong

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AP , HONG KONG
Thursday, May 27, 2004,Page 5

Beijing dispatched a senior Communist Party figure to Hong Kong yesterday in a bid to smooth out tensions that have been growing since China told the territory it can't quickly implement full democracy.

Critics charged that Liu Yandong's (???) visit would only deepen divisions in society if her charm offensive comes off as cynical politicking.

After presiding over the ceremonial display of one of Buddha's fingers, Liu said she was reaching out as a "friend" to all segments of Hong Kong.

"Keeping on good terms with others who hold different opinions is the essence of the Chinese nation," Liu said.

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Communists; why don't you send Jackie 'Whore' Chan to knife some Pro-democratic politicians in the back?