White Paper on Taiwan Issue︱ repeatedly mentioned Hong Kong Liu Zhaojia: reminding the Hong Kong government to play an exemplary role

When the People's Liberation Army's recent military exercises around Taiwan have attracted international attention, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the Information Office of the State Council jointly issued a white paper titled "Taiwan Issue and China's Reunification in the New Era" on Wednesday (10th), the first time for the Chinese government to release it after 22 years. White Paper on Taiwan Issue.

The content refers to Hong Kong many times, especially mentioning that Hong Kong has encountered a severe situation in the practice of "one country, two systems", while Beijing adheres to the basic policy of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems" towards Taiwan.

Liu Zhaojia, vice president of the National Association for Hong Kong and Macau Studies, said that Beijing's publication of the white paper at this time has two meanings for Hong Kong. One is to remind the SAR and the mainland government to give full play to the positive demonstration effect of "one country, two systems" on Taiwan; on the other hand, it is also a warning The Taiwan independence separatist forces should not follow in the footsteps of the Hong Kong opposition, thinking that Beijing would not dare to act decisively.

Liu: Taiwan accepts "one country, two systems" with better conditions than Hong Kong

Liu Zhaojia pointed out that after the recent Taiwanese naval exercises, China has proved itself capable and determined to achieve national reunification through non-peaceful means when necessary, which can have a deterrent effect on Taiwan independence forces and the United States. Reunification is now more attractive to Taiwan compatriots than ever before.

He mentioned that the white paper was published at this time to remind Taiwan to think carefully. Beijing cannot tolerate Taiwan independence or long-term separation of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. As long as Taiwan accepts the framework of "one country, two systems", it can avoid non-peaceful catastrophic consequences. The conditions of "one country, two systems" obtained can also be much better than those of Hong Kong, including direct election of leaders, no military presence in the mainland, participation in governance at the whole China level, and greater space for international activities.

Liu Zhaojia also pointed out that in the future, the mainland and Hong Kong governments have the responsibility to explain clearly what the basic principles of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong are, especially the patriots who govern Hong Kong and cannot become a base for subversion of the state. Under these premise, there is enough space for "one country, two systems" Development will reduce the misunderstanding of "one country, two systems" by Taiwan compatriots. In the past, hostile forces at home and abroad often used the situation in Hong Kong to create a false impression of the failure of "one country, two systems" and hinder cross-strait reunification.

Liu Zhaojia.

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In addition, Liu Zhaojia pointed out that Hong Kong must give full play to the advantages of "One Country, Two Systems" in the future, better share the dividends of national development, and continue to be an international metropolis. However, any democracy, human rights and freedom must be promoted within the framework of "One Country, Two Systems", and the SAR must also Respect the socialist system of the Mainland and the governance of the Communist Party of China.

The above situation, Hong Kong has a good demonstration role for Taiwan, and it will help the country's complete reunification. Therefore, the Hong Kong government must grasp it well in the future.

Liu Zhaojia believes that the white paper has a vigilant effect on Taiwan independence forces, especially Hong Kong's anti-China and chaotic Hong Kong forces. We must not underestimate Beijing's incomparable determination to maintain national security and territorial integrity, as well as the ability of the mainland in this regard. "Taiwan independence and Western hostile forces may never have guessed that the central government will be tough on anti-China chaotic elements in Hong Kong from beginning to end, thinking that the central government will not dare to take action, and regard Beijing's goodwill as weakness."

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