Hong Kong's Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa gestures during a news conference at the Hong Kong Central Government Offices, September 5, 2003 as he announces withdrawal of the drafted National Security Bill, known as Article 23 of the Basic Law. Tung said his decision was because of lingering worries among residents about the legislation, adding that Hong Kong should focus more on economic recovery. [AP Photo]

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa (center), flanked by Secretary for Justice Elsie Leung (left) and Secretary for Security Ambrose Lee, announces in a news conference in Hong Kong, Friday, September 5, 2003, that he has withdrawn the drafted National Security Bill. [AP Photo]

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