Lost in China? Mainlandisation and Resistance in post-1997 Hong Kong

Carol Jones

Lost in China? Mainlandisation and Resistance in post-1997 Hong Kong

Carol Jones

Birmingham Law School

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Abstract

The ‘One Country, Two System’ formula under which Hong Kong was reunified
with China in 1997 was heralded as a blueprint for Taiwan’s reintegration with the
Mainland. However, Hong Kongers now complain of ‘Mainlandisation’, i.e. (1) the
HKSAR’s increased economic dependence upon the PRC; (2) the undermining of
its core freedoms, rights and values, and interference with the rule of law; (3) the
subordination of its culture; (4) the weakening of its political institutions; and (5) the
deterioration of everyday life. Strong anti-Mainland sentiments and a minor
secessionist movement have arisen. As this resistance has intensified, Mainland
officials face either making accommodation or further trouble.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	21-46
Number of pages	25
Journal	Taiwan in Comparative Perspective
Volume	5
Publication status	Published - Jul 2014
Event	Taiwan in Comparative Perspective LSE Seminar Series : Taiwan and Hong Kong In Comparative Perspective - London School of Economic & Political Sciences, London, United Kingdom Duration: 18 Nov 2013 → 18 Nov 2013 http://www.lse.ac.uk/researchAndExpertise/units/TaiwanProgramme/Events/Seminars/ComparativePerspectives/archive.aspx

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law
Hong Kong
China
identity
politics

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Lost in China? Mainlandisation and Resistance in post-1997 Hong Kong

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