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Principles for HK's prosperity, stability
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-02-20 07:47
Leading Chinese newspaper, the People's Daily, publishes a commentary on
Friday, pointing out the principle of "one country, two systems" is the
fundamental guarantee of Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability.
In June 1984, late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping made famous remarks on the
concept of "one country, two systems," the commentary says, noting it is of
great significance to review Deng's remarks before the 14th anniversary of the
promulgation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Basic Law.
"One country, two systems" means that within the People's Republic of China
(PRC), the main body of the nation will maintain the socialist system, while
Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan continue under the capitalist system, and the aim is
to fulfill peaceful reunification and maintain stability and prosperity in Hong
Kong, Macao and Taiwan, Deng is quoted by the commentary as saying.
The premise of the principle is "one country," which refers to the PRC, says
the commentary, quoting Deng as saying "nothing can be discussed without trust
in the PRC and the Chinese government."
The commentary demands respect for the PRC's resumption of the exercise of
sovereignty over Hong Kong and the maintenance of China's unity and territorial
integrity, as well as acknowledgment of socialism as the country's main body.
The alteration of socialism with Chinese characteristics led by the Communist
Party of China will "end Hong Kong's prosperity and stability," Deng is quoted.
Deng also put forward the concept of "Hong Kong people govern Hong Kong,"
saying patriots, the main part of Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong, should
respect the nation and sincerely uphold the country's resumption of the exercise
of sovereignty over Hong Kong and should not damage Hong Kong's prosperity and
stability, says the commentary.
The chief executive, major officials as well as members of the Executive
Council, Legislative Council and all levels of courts must take oaths to uphold
the Basic Law of the HKSAR, the commentary quotes the Basic Law as saying.
Any person governing Hong Kong or wishing to govern Hong Kong should adhere
to those regulations, the commentary says.
The full understanding and implementation of "one country, two systems" means
a combination of "one country" and "two systems," of "loving China" and "loving
Hong Kong," of Hong Kong's high-degree autonomy and safeguarding of national
sovereignty and of Hong Kong's capitalism and the mainland's socialism, says the
commentary.
Mentioning the central government's adherence to the "one country, two
systems" principle and the Basic Law since 1997, the commentary says with
support from the central government and the mainland, Hong Kong conquered
challenges from Asian financial crises.
"One country, two systems" has strong vitality, and the review of Deng's
remarks 20 years ago shows the central government's strong resolution to
implementing the principle of "one country, two systems," says the commentary.
Despite risks and challenges in the future, Hong Kong will keeplong-term
prosperity and stability with the backing of the socialist motherland and
adherence to the principle of "one country, two systems," says the commentary.
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