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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2020-06-13 20:13
Last update date: 2020-06-13 20:13The "National Security Act of the Hong Kong District" is about to be implemented by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Some people in Hong Kong worry that freedom will be narrowed, causing controversy. In an interview with "Hong Kong 01", Liu Zhipeng, an authoritative scholar of history and associate vice president (academic and external relations) of Lingnan University, said in an interview with "Hong Kong 01" that national security law has its importance, just like a "wall" to resist foreign enemies, "it is to protect itself, but not to deal with it." Human mechanism."
However, he did not concede that Hong Kong's independence is impossible under the framework of one country, two systems. He also believes that the predicament of Hong Kong stems from the return of the government in 1997. The Hong Kong government has not transitioned from the colonial British rule to the old system, describing it as "incompatible with the "voltage". Let's continue to the scourge of "snapping"."
History can’t be repeated, but thinking about the way forward, Liu Zhipeng said to the Hong Kong people that they can clearly understand the origin of Hong Kong’s political system: "We can intimidate and adjust our expectations for this group."
Liu Zhipeng said that the National Security Law has its importance, just like a "wall" to resist foreign enemies, "It is a mechanism to protect itself, but not to deal with people." (Photo by Huang Baoying)
"(Hong Kong-British era) has a political department"
Liu Zhipeng is an expert on Hong Kong history. He also founded the Department of History at Lingda University. He is also an important promoter of the local history of local history. On the other side, his political stance is described as partial establishment. Liu believes that recognizing history helps to understand the current situation, and taking the Secretary for Security Li Jiachao as an example, the police will set up a special unit to implement the National Security Law as an example. Political department."
"The greatest fear is fear itself"
Civil panic comes from the historical association of secret police or political suppression? He cited the rebuttal of "the greatest fear is fear itself", emphasizing that it is necessary to understand history more, "the system seems to be the impression of the Soviet Union KGB, the secret police of the Eastern European camp, the secret police of Hitra (Gestapo), or even watch too many movies, it seems What happened to the East and West factories in the Ming Dynasty? Could be (possible), may be all secret departments under the system." But he also asked if anyone knew about the work of the US CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), "No one knows, but I don't know. Well, it means nothing."
He also mentioned that throughout history, all countries have similar departments, because national security is very important, "You know that if a huge enemy has come to the door of his country, it is too late to play. Liu Zhipeng believes that the defense of the city wall must be established before the enemy arrives. "You can learn about the mechanism of protecting yourself, and it is like the iron gate of your house, not against the insiders."
On May 28 this year, the National People's Congress voted to authorize the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to formulate the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law." (Associated Press)
The relationship with the central government is an internal issue
Some people think that Hong Kong runs counter to the road to democracy, but he does not fully agree, because the political system of Hong Kong already has the predecessor and framework of one country, two systems. "When considering the development of the political system, what is the point of relations with the central government? We are not independent individuals. Diplomacy issues are internal issues. What can local governments do?" He also pointed out that some private discussions are vented and cannot "add value" to the incident.
Liu also bluntly said that Hong Kong independence is not feasible, and used the metaphor of a subsidiary company to believe that its inherent role is difficult to break away from the parent company system. "It is impossible to become an independent company by itself. Basically, day 1 (the first day) does not happen. He also pointed out that if he is a member of the subsidiary, he will strive to seek autonomy within the established framework, "I will do my best to make my mother not care about me, but continue to "pound water"", or earn money and score, continue Stability and prosperity are actually ideal. "
Historical advancement is inseparable from the change of political power. Liu emphasized again and again that Hong Kong cannot be independent. "The parent company directly shuts your door!" He was asked how to channel his resistance. He believes that it is the government’s responsibility to stabilize the people’s hearts. Revolution, anti-government, The anti-establishment ideological trend is only a part. Government officials are agents of the people. They really need to know what the people are thinking, and they must share the ideas and messages of governance from multiple angles and channels. However, the Hong Kong Government gives people the impression of disregard for the suffering of the people. On the other hand, this is not the case, "but it just feels like you don't care."
Refusal to enter government official offer: only the coffin will be fixed
Liu Zhipeng holds a number of public posts and is also a vice-principal-level scholar. Could it be interesting to enter the officialdom for innovation? After hearing the words, he made a firm statement: "I completely refused the canal", and shook his head and said with a smile, according to historical experience, he had expected his "end", "when such a person walks in, he will only fix the coffin and prepare to close the mountain." .
What is the answer? "It can't be a place, unless there is a major change in the system." Liu Biaoyan said that the Hong Kong system "rides" still follows the British territorial model, and it is a weird measure to govern the SAR. In his eyes, the origin of Hong Kong’s biggest problem today is due to the mistake of the "snap" during the return of 97: "All the travels come with an Adapter. The voltage is not the same, and it is impossible to fall off, but We just slap left, and the problem slowly emerges."
The Hong Kong government has missed a good opportunity to adjust the "stop"
Liu Zhipeng believes that the transition can be seamless when transferring sovereignty, and it does not need to remain intact. "Even if it is a straight train, the car card and decoration can be changed, and it can be hard and soft seats." But now it has missed a good opportunity and brought a lot In an embarrassing situation, he took the example of the Secretary of Education Yang Runxiong recently sent a letter to the academic community that he should not sing songs with political messages on campus as a political statement. Everyone talks at home. You were not depressed before. You need to understand what you want. I hope there will be a gap."
"This is a lesson." Liu pointed out that although Hong Kong could not go back to the past to "crack" again, but it also has some inspiration for the future. He bluntly did not want to see the situation where Hong Kong people are forced to adjust their expectations. If you don’t want to succumb, you will have to succumb, and I don’t want to be the one.”
"The speculation theory" is very arrogant, can it "explode"? He pointed out that there are such ideas in the world's society, and it is impossible for everyone to "clap their palms" with the government. "If you want to deal with it, national security is also an important framework and it must be."
Liu Zhipeng was re-appointed as Chairman of the Conservation Historic Building Advisory Committee for a two-year term
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