China never allows anyone to challenge “one country, two systems” bottom line
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never allows any act that challenges the bottom line of “one country, two
systems”, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated in an important speech on the
current situation of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) he
delivered on Nov.14 when attending the 11th BRICS Summit in Brasilia, capital
of Brazil.
The
radical violent activities in HKSAR seriously challenge the “one country, two
systems” bottom line, Xi pointed out, stressing that any illegal and criminal
activities that challenge the “one country, two systems” bottom line must be severely
punished in accordance with law.
Constantly
enriching and developing the practice of the “one country, two systems”
principle and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability of HKSAR is an
important part of the Chinese Dream and an inevitable requirement for improving
and developing the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and
advancing the modernization of China’s governance system and capacity.
Over the
past more than 5 months, Hong Kong has undergone continuous violent activities which
have happened and been escalated at the instigation of Hong Kong’s opposition
and interference by external forces.
Some
people openly preached “Hong Kong independence”, chanted “Liberate Hong Kong,
the revolution of our times”, and defaced the national flag and national emblem
of China as well as the regional emblem of HKSAR.
Radicals
have even surrounded and attacked the offices of the Central Government in Hong
Kong, the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, and government offices of
the HKSAR, attempting to trap Hong Kong in chaos and disable the HKSAR
government.
These
violent protesters aim to seize control of the HKSAR and turn Hong Kong into an
independent or semi-independent political entity, thus ultimately making the “one
country, two systems” principle nothing but a concept.
Today,
China is faced with a battle between people who are determined to defend the “one
country, two systems” principle and forces who try to sabotage the principle,
and there is no middle ground or room for compromise on the
issue concerning China’s sovereignty and the future of HKSAR.
The “one
country, two systems” principle is a pioneering initiative that has no
precedent to follow. It has been a major issue for the Chinese central
government and represents a significant turning point of Hong Kong and its
citizens.
Numerous
facts have demonstrated that the “one country, two systems” principle is the
best solution to the historical question of Hong Kong and the best
institutional arrangement to ensure Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and
stability after its return. The “one country, two systems” formula has proved
to be a workable solution welcomed by the people.
Meanwhile,
as an institutional innovation, the “one country, two systems” national
governance principle needs to stand the test and be constantly improved in
practice.
The
disturbances triggered by the revision of the extradition bill in
Hong Kong during the past few months have revealed some deep-seated problems
and issues in such fields as politics, economy, and society of Hong Kong, and
further highlighted the necessity and urgency of improving the
governance systems of Hong Kong.
Fully
and faithfully implementing the guideline of “one country, two systems” and
constantly improving the institutional system of the “one country,
two systems” principle is not only in line with the general pattern of the
development of political systems, but is bound to help the ship of the
“one country, two systems” principle sail forward steadily.
“One
country, two systems” is a complete concept, which should be particularly
understood by all. As Xi said, “one country” is like the roots of a tree, and for
a tree to grow tall and luxuriant, its roots must run deep and strong.
There
are certain bottom lines one shall never touch in the full implementation of
the guideline of “one country, two systems”.
Any attempt
to endanger China’s sovereignty and security, challenge the power of the
Central Government and the authority of the Basic Law of the HKSAR or use Hong
Kong to carry out infiltration and sabotage activities against the mainland is
an act that crosses the red line, and is absolutely impermissible.
Anyone
and any force should never underestimate Chinese Central Government and Chinese
people’s will and resolve to safeguard China’s national sovereignty, security,
unity, and the prosperity and stability of HKSAR.
Any
attempt to challenge the above-mentioned bottom lines and disrupt or sabotage China’s
“one country, two systems” principle will be proven to be in vain and a complete
failure.
As
Chinese people always say, there would always be a rainbow after the rain. It is firmly believed that with
the Central Government and 1.4 billion Chinese people always having its back,
Hong Kong will certainly overcome any risk and challenge.
Hong
Kong is bound to continue marching forward steadily along the right track
guaranteed by the guideline of “one country, two systems” and the Basic Law of
the HKSAR, and jointly create a better tomorrow for the Chinese nation together
with the Chinese mainland.
China never allows anyone to challenge “one country, two systems” bottom line
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