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.
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 |
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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 |
Keywords
- law
- Hong Kong
- China
- identity
- politics