Beijing Growls at Hong Kong

Beijing Growls at Hong Kong

For the first time since the British handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997, Beijing has unambiguously asserted its complete jurisdiction over Hong Kong. A recent government paper reminded Hong Kong that whatever autonomy it has flows from the Chinese government and that the doctrine of “one country, two systems” implied in the original agreement allows Hong Kong to retain its capitalist system but does not confer political independence. Beijing’s purpose is to put its foot on what it deems an undesirable political movement. It also invites a backlash.

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