Friday, September 09, 2005

Vice president Zeng Qinghong to shake hands with Goofy

Ostensibly, the reason for Vice President Zeng Qinghong's arrival in Hong Kong Saturday is the opening of Disneyland - but the main purpose of his three-day visit is for Beijing to emphasize its control over Hong Kong, according to mainland sources.
Zeng, who was placed in charge of Hong Kong and Macau affairs after the July 1, 2003, mass pro-democracy rally, will officiate at the opening of Disneyland Monday.
But there will be a lot more on his plate than shaking hands with Goofy and fireworks in Fantasyland.
The trip will include an unprecedented dinner banquet with all 60 Hong Kong lawmakers invited among the 400 VIP guests.
Even pro-democracy legislator and radical activist Leung Kwok-hung is invited.
Other events include a private meeting with Hong Kong's most powerful businessman, Li Ka-shing, and his two sons and community walkabouts.
Full report here.

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