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Hong Kong
Why is Hong Kong fuming again? Why do I need to write this issue?. Well, Many of us didn't know how is the administrative set up in China i.e. **One Country, Two System** (kind of governing principles for **Hong Kong** and **Macau**)
Hong Kong is burning again. Last year it was about **Fugitive Offender bill** which penalize for fugitive offender i.e. victim would be extracted for trial in Chinese mainland instead of Hong Kong Jurisdiction. But now, its new legislation **National Security Law**, which penalize for insulting national anthem of china. **But people do fear that this bill will take away there basic freedom.** Recently, Lawmakers have approved a proposal for sweeping new national security legislation, which democracy advocate believe that will curb essential basic freedom.
Hong Kong is an autonomous territory, and a former British Colony, in southeastern China. It is now Global Financial Hub- so a hit to its economy may affect global financial economy. You can imagine how Hong Kong is serving financially. It became a colony of the British Empire at the end of First Opium War in 1842. (You can google Opium Wars). After 105 years of ruling over the Hong Kong, British Empire returned the Sovereignty of Hong Kong to China in 1947. But with a condition that region should be administered as Special Representative Zone (SAR). **It means, Hong Kong maintains governing power and economic system that are separate from those of mainland China.** Later on, many protest began as domination by China Mainland increases. So, it results in British-China joint declaration in 1984 which guarantees **basic law** (kind of mini constitution) for 50 years after the transfer of sovereignty i.e. **upto 2047.** The handover agreement gave Hong Kong special freedoms of press, speech, and assembly for at least 50 years But this joint declaration doesn't specify how Hong Kong will governed after 2047. Thus, the central government’s role in determining the territory’s future system of government is the subject of political debate and speculation in Hong Kong. So does the current law may restrict there freedom of speech, assembly, expression etc in the name of national security. This is in stark contrast to the Joint Declaration by British-China which propose Special Administrative Region for at least 50 years. Therefore, Hong Kong is fuming again. Note:- I have skipped many points so that reader could understand briefly current issues of Hong Kong and save there reading time. Thanks for reading it. [sponsors]
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Apparently the whole world is fuming, actually burning in some areas. Look at the US for exemple.
Yes that's right. Anyone would notice about Racism, discrimination or any other that is widely visible. But when it comes to china, it has really strict censorship law . That's why i wrote this article. Thanks for sharing your thought.
You are welcome. And you are right. China is a country with a very strict censorship laws. Also their media doesn't reveal much. A country full of secrets
Your article has shed light on the politics of Hong Kong, and the external influences playing certain roles. Thanks.
In fact British PM said, he will give citizenship to Hongkongers if china continues to do that way..
Is not common knowledge for many of us, so keep informing your audience while it's possible (profitable or not). Thanks for the info.
You are the first who wrote a clear article about the situation and how it came that far. The question is what does Hong King want? As I understand China say they are not Chinese and they only want it because if the benefits they have from it? There was a time I read "made in Hong King" now it's "made in China". 🤔 Is Hong King able to defend itself against China? Can it survive without the help of the UK and Western world? It's a difficult situation and I doubt a peaceful solution will be found. Strong doubt I have too about the media. Every news I read, no matter where, is colored and the media is owned by a handful of people in this world. They decide what news is, what people are allowed to know and are brainwashing whole generations. 👍💕
As per my understanding HongKonge's people want there basic law and SAR status as it is till 2047 without diluting it and china should honor that joint declaration (British-China) that made in 1984. Question of Hong Kong's survival depend on there political structure and the people who administered it. Because china has really strict censorship when it comes to National Integrity or National Interest. It strongly believe that world should recognize China as one nation (that includes Taiwan too). But at the same time, I do praise Chinese leadership because 2nd world largest economy, it has lift there citizen out of poverty lines, very few are now below poverty lines. One can compare China before 30 years and now in 2020. One would amazed how fast they growth literally in every field. Its difficult for me to judge mass media as they can make anything out of nothing. Thanks for your feedback..