The Hong Kong 'Residual Power Theory' is absurd
- By Zhang Dinghuai
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Hong Kong is a society with the rule of law, and China is a society moving in this direction. Everything will go smoothly only if Hong Kong government and people push for the general election of the Chief Executive in 2017 rationally and strictly follow the Basic Law and the explanations and decisions from the National People's Congress' Standing Committee.
This is a justified issue from a political and a legal perspective. But some extreme people in opposition want to find another way and abandon the Basic Law and instructions from the National People's Congress, talking about "political party nomination" and "citizen nomination," which is clearly against the Basic Law and relevant decisions by the National People's Congress. They have even threatened to launch the "Occupy Central" campaign which has potential to become violent and challenge the central government.
Under the conditions of "one country, two systems," Hong Kong's politicians and administrators should obey the basic political principle of being loyal to the nation. However, some legislators were vague and even omitted the part of oath which pledges loyalty to the central government of the People's Republic of China. This is a warning sign.
The argument above indicates that members of the extreme opposition don't have love for the nation and Hong Kong in their bones. The truth is that they don't want to look at the clear political relationship between the central and Hong Kong governments rationally. Under such circumstances, it is necessary for the central government to publish the white paper to fully illustrate the connotation of the "one country, two systems" policy. The white paper reminds Hong Kong society that the political relationship between central and Hong Kong governments cannot change. Those members of the extreme opposition in Hong Kong should look at it rationally.
The author is the deputy director of the Institute of Contemporary Chinese Politics, Shenzhen University.
The article was translated by Zhang Rui. Its original version was published in Chinese.
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