Practice of ‘one country, two systems’ in new era
President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made an inspection tour of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on June 29 through July 1 last year. Xi also attended the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR and inauguration of the Fifth-Term HKSAR Government. In his speech at the ceremony Xi called on the HKSAR Government to firmly uphold the prerequisite of “one country” while applying “two systems” appropriately. Marxism to China’s actual practice in the most He also reassured Hong Kong society of the organic way possible. central government’s support for the HKSAR and The late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping once encouraged local residents to do the same. Since observed that, if the concept of “one country, two then the Fifth-Term HKSAR Government and systems” qualifies as a meaningful idea of international Hong Kong society have lived up to Xi’s expectations appeal, we owe it to Marxist dialectical and taken the practice of “one country, two materialism and historical materialism, which systems” to a new level, with positive changes Mao Zedong Thought refers to as “seeking truth happening on a daily basis. from facts”.
On the occasion of the first anniversary of Xi’s Precisely because it is deeply rooted in China historic trip, it pays to take another look at his and nourished with Marxist wisdom, “one country, instructions for the HKSAR and carry on the two systems” has proved instrumental in exercise of “one country, two systems” with fresh guiding and facilitating the peaceful reunification insight found in his eye-opening speech at the of the Chinese nation since it was presented to commemorative gathering on May 4 this year, the world. And it has been turned from a great marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of concept into dynamic reality in Hong Kong and Karl Marx. It is of great importance to thoroughly Macao. Xi concluded in his speech marking understand the gist of his speech, particularly the 200th birthday of Karl Marx: “Practice has “not only developing the socialist mainland well proved the fate of Marxism has long been tightly but also developing capitalist Hong Kong well”. It intertwined with that of the CPC, that of the Chinese will guide the successful practice of “one country, people and that of the Chinese nation as a two systems” in the HKSAR steadily and surely in whole. It has been abundantly verified in China the years to come. as a set of scientific truths; its intuitiveness to the
T h e “o ne cNoun tr y, twEo systems” principle is people and their practice has been working; and an important achievement in adapting Marxist its openness and consistency through different theory to China’s unique conditions and vibrant times has been in full display!” The successful embodiment of the character of Marxist theories practice of “one country, two systems” in Hong and their great applicability. As an integral part Kong is living testament to his conclusion. of socialism with Chinese characteristics “one Xi also pointed out in the speech: “In the new country, two systems” is a great innovation by the era Chinese communists still need to learn from CPC in its efforts to resolve the inherited issues of Marx and Marxism, to absorb as much scientific TaiRwEaPn,OHRoTnEg saonmd eMea-coamo msoearcsetogiacnhtsiehvaeve comwpiesldleodmthaenirdstehlleorrsettoicsaigl nsterxecnlgutshivaescwooepcearnationnthe the agreements ultimate with reunification them during of the the Chinese big promotion nation seasons, long such run.” as the Xi Jinping Nov 11 and Thought June 18 on online Socialism shopping with festivals, and a financial company of an e-commerce platform Chinese group Characteristics has required its for partner a New banks Era is to the ink latest a special once for all by applying the basic theories of agreement to prevent them providing their competitors with relevant services. People’s Daily comments: achievement in adapting Marxism to China’s real condition. His thoughts on governing Hong Kong and Macao are equally rich in strategic content, intellectual depth and scientific approach toward handling Hong Kong and Macao affairs in the new era, with great attention to such critical details as how to evaluate and address various major issues affecting Hong Kong and Macao affairs. His expectation for excellence in developing the socialist mainland and capitalist Hong Kong is our new historic mission and higher political positioning, which we must understand and realize to the best of our abilities. To meet his expectation we must accomplish the following:
Study and exercise the Marxist thought of always siding with the people and treating the people’s happiness as the starting point and purpose of Hong Kong affairs.
Xi stressed during his inspection tour of Hong Kong last year that the SAR government needs to pursue people-oriented decision-making and focus on addressing the most pressing issues affecting people’s well-being through sustained economic development, so as to boost people’s sense of achievement and happiness.
He therefore demanded in his report at the 19th National Congress of the CPC greater efforts in letting Hong Kong and Macao compatriots shoulder the historic responsibility of achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with the rest of their fellow citizens and enjoy the glory of a stronger and more prosperous motherland.
Proactively helping Hong Kong integrate its own development into the country’s overall development strategy. We will encourage Hong Kong and Macao to find the perfect connecting point for what they do best and what the country needs most; including helping Hong Kong become an international innovation and technology hub by combining their strengths in science and technology research. We will also support Hong Kong in playing a unique role in the GuangdongHong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area city cluster development program, that the of results which of the this blueprint year’s is expected national to come college out soon. entrance examination have been released, one university after another has posted “advertisements” on social networks in a bid to attract those students who performed well in the exams. Beijing News comments: