Chinese president Xi Jinping’s commitment to maintaining the “one country, two systems” governing principle for Hong Kong and Macau has boosted people’s confidence amid a complex geopolitical situation, according to Paul Chan Mo-po.
Chan noted a good stable system must be maintained for a long time, embodying the values of peace, tolerance, openness, and sharing.
“In the current complex geopolitical situation, the speech is more positive and makes people more confident,” he said.
Summarising his vision for the long-term implementation of the principle, Xi said Hong Kong and Macau should exploit the advantages of the arrangement in four areas: prioritising national security; pushing for high-quality development; boost connectivity both internally and externally; and fostering tolerance and harmony.