The following poll, conducted by the Far Eastern Economic Review, among
Asian executives and printed in its issue of May 8, 1997 is interesting, to
say the least.
1. Was Denmark justified in sponsoring the resolution criticizing China's
human rights record before the UN Commission on Human Rights?
Overall, 68.5 per cent of business leaders polled across the region say the
resolution was justified. Executives from Taiwan lead the group with 92.3
per cent, followed by Japan, Philipines, and Asutralia. Executives from
Hong Kong are at the bottom of the group with 33.3 per cent only saying it
was justified.
2. How has China's human rights record changed in recent years?
59.1 per cent say it has stayed the same; 36.5 per cent say it has
improved; while 4.4 per cent say it has deteriorated.
3. Do you expect China's human rights record to improve significantly in
the near future?
61.5 per cent say no; while 38.5 per cent say yes to this query. Among
those saying yes are Singaporeans (80 per cent), Thais (61.5 per cent);
Malaysians (60.6); Indonesians (59.1) and South Korea (55).
4. Was Beijing justified in interpreting the UN resolution as interference
in China's internal affairs?
51 per cent say no; 49 say yes.
Bhuchung Tsering
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