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Time for Rationality Not RiotsWTO Activists Can Learn From Hong Kong’s Successful Trade Policies[Hong Kong – 9 December 2005] Simon Patkin, Director of Capitalist Solutions a locally based think tank called for rationality not riots during the WTO Trade meeting in Hong Kong. He also urged WTO activists to take the time to look around the city to try to discover why Hong Kong has succeeded whilst so many other centres have not. According to Mr. Patkin, two of the reasons that Hong Kong has gone from a fishing village to a world-class economy are the lack of tariffs and the strong rule of law. He said, “Protesters might want to ask if these conditions exist in their own countries first.” At the same time Mr. Patkin urged protesters to put pressure on the European Union including France to remove all tariffs and subsidies. However he said this should be done through rational persuasion, not rioting in the streets. He added, “Mindless rioting would just distract from this message.” Mr. Patkin noted that previous WTO conferences in Seattle and Cancun were derailed in part by riots. He said, “Instead of focusing on the flawed arguments put forward by the European Union, the rioters let the EU delay the whole process.” He added, “As an example of what is possible, one can still use reason to call for the expulsion of France from the WTO.” Even if there is no free trade agreement, Third World countries still have a chance. Mr. Patkin noted that Hong Kong transformed itself through market liberalization and no foreign aid. He said, “Maybe the protesters should ask ‘Why’?” Mr. Patkin said that Capitalist Solutions would be planning some street actions in favour of free trade and the ending of all subsidies and tariffs. Details will be sent to the media in due course. Mr. Patkin is available for media interviews. About Capitalist SolutionsCapitalist Solutions is a free enterprise think tank promoting the philosophy of rational self-interest in Hong Kong. For more information please go to www.capitalist-solutions.com. For WTO upates please go to www.hkcapitalist.com
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