China Hong Kong SAR: News and Images

[cirr]

This is annual protest in Hong Kong against Chinese rule..nothing special. I guess today in 1997, Hong Kong went under Chinese rule.

There is a “one country one system” formula waiting for these people of slavish mentality。

Slavish of course to their former colonial ruler。

 

[ito]

There is a “one country one system” formula waiting for these people of slavish mentality。

Slavish of course to their former colonial ruler。

For all practical purpose Hong Kong is a independent country. They have their own law, currency, economy and constitution and even a passport. It would very hard for China to convince for 'one country one system'. The frequency at which these protests are organized is growing fast.

 

[Bussard Ramjet]

For all practical purpose Hong Kong is a independent country. They have their own law, currency, economy and constitution and even a passport. It would very hard for China to convince for 'one country one system'. The frequency at which these protests are organized is growing fast.

They do not have their own law. The rights of making laws are derived by courts through the Basic Law.

They do not have their own economy. They are totally linked with Chinese economy.

They do not have their own constitution. Their constitution is the Constitution of the People's Republic of China. They have a separate rule book called the Basic Law which defines the basic parameters of the one country two systems.

They do not have their own passport. The passport is issued by Chinese authorities.

I agree that it appears that it is almost like a defacto country, but IT IS NOT.

The whole essence of one country two systems was that HK would essentially keep its old system, and function autonomously, except for DEFENSE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

 

[jhungary]

They do not have their own law. The rights of making laws are derived by courts through the Basic Law.

They do not have their own economy. They are totally linked with Chinese economy.

Actually, no, the Hong Kong economical system is still linked to the US/Commonwealth economy system instead of the Chinese system.

Both Account report system and book keeping system is linked to British Commonweal System, hence a person with Commonwealth System qualification can be a certified practices accountant or chartered accountant in Hong Kong.

Stock market is linked to the US as HKD are pegged to USD, at HKD$7.8 : $1

In terms, Hong Kong have an independent, non-interference Market which closely related to the US system. But most economist would considered Hong Kong have an independent Economic and Financial System

And no, Hong Kong economy does not depend on China, 90% of Hong Kong economy is from service sector, and most (68% of those) are from banking and stock market.

And also, Basic Law is not actually a "law" it is more like the constitution in the US, Hong Kong have their own legislative council that made their own law, but the council were actually controlled by Chinese Government (Which is the reason of the protested in the first place)

Basic law cannot be altered, even by China, but Chinese People Congress can "Explain" the law if there are discrepancy in the law. And under basic law, Hong Kong can purpose and enforce any law except in two area, "Defence Related" and "Foreign Policy Related" law cannot be passed in the Legislative council.

And finally, Hong Kong retain common law system, a lot different to the legal system in place in China

 

[cnleio]

HongKong is really free in China ! Better than old time governed by British master.

 

[ito]

So many? How many? more than rapist in india a year?
I bet, the rate must be lower than criminal rate in indian congress.

Start a new thread on rape. Don't spoil my thread.

They do not have their own law. The rights of making laws are derived by courts through the Basic Law.

They do not have their own economy. They are totally linked with Chinese economy.

They do not have their own constitution. Their constitution is the Constitution of the People's Republic of China. They have a separate rule book called the Basic Law which defines the basic parameters of the one country two systems.

They do not have their own passport. The passport is issued by Chinese authorities.

I agree that it appears that it is almost like a defacto country, but IT IS NOT.

The whole essence of one country two systems was that HK would essentially keep its old system, and function autonomously, except for DEFENSE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Marches against government are not allowed by Chinese constitution. HK allows that. Hence you never see marches in mainland China while you see scores in HK. HK economy is pretty much western and is more connected to London and New York. Chinese and Hong Kongers have different passports.

 

[sweetgrape]

Start a new thread on rape. Don't spoil my thread.

Hehe,why you are such sensitive?! is it not true?
The thread was spoiled by your self, not me.

Marches against government are not allowed by Chinese constitution. HK allows that. Hence you never see marches in mainland China while you see scores in HK. HK economy is pretty much western and is more connected to London and New York. Chinese and Hong Kongers have different passports.

Hehe, you know shit about China Mainland and HK, even you don't know your indian current situation, here sound like you are China hand.

 

[TaiShang]

Chief Executive CY Leung and senior government officials attended a flag-raising ceremony today to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.



About 2,500 people, including district leaders, and members of community and uniformed groups, attended the ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai this morning.



Many people also watched the ceremony at the designated public viewing area.



The Police Band performed at the ceremony, followed by a sea parade and a fly-past by the disciplined services.

Video:

news.gov.hk - Categories - Admin & Civic Affairs - Flag-raising marks SAR anniversary

 

[sweetgrape]

I sensitive? I can sell you in the market.

I know more about China than you. You know about China through your government. I don' have that restriction.

Hehe, more than me?! through my government? Don't have the restriction?! ordinary word, can be more creative?
for such you kind of indian, ignorance is confidence, not surprised.

Just like you government, even you boast of the biggest democratic country, but still a poorest and most corrupted country, just read a report, in a examinal scandal, more than 40 persons died quirkily, but you a indian high officer said it is normal, hehe, you think you don't have the restriction, you know more than me?! you and you country, in my eyes, is a big joke.

 

[ito]

Hehe, more than me?! through my government? Don't have the restriction?! ordinary word, can be more creative?
for such you kind of indian, ignorance is confidence, not surprised.

Just like you government, even you boast of the biggest democratic country, but still a poor and corrupted country, just read a report, in a examinal scandal, more than 40 persons died quirkily, but you a indian high officer said it is normal, hehe, you think you don't have the restriction, you know more than me?! you and you country, in my eyes, is a big joke.

Hehe...now you are being sensitive.

It is not me saying about China. Go to west and ask about China. They will say the same as me. We may be poorer than you but we control the fate of our government, while your government control your fate and of your fellow citizens. Let me tell you...there is hell lot of a difference between the two situations. This is the precise reason why Hong Kongers protests and lead marches against your government

 

[+4vsgorillas-Apebane]

I remember watching the ceremony as a kid back in 1997. The occupy Hong Kong clowns were in diapers back then Joshua Wong still in Vietnam.

 

[TaiShang]

HONG KONG, July 1 -- About 3,000 people attended a flag-raising ceremony at Hong Kong's Golden Bauhinia Square Sunday morning to mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Hong Kong's new chief executive Leung Chun-ying and senior government officials attended the ceremony, joined by guests including community leaders, members of community groups and uniformed groups.

Guard of Honor of the Disciplined Services and the Flag and Escort Parties marched in the square with the music played by the Hong Kong Police Band. At 8 a.m., the national flag and the regional flag were hoisted up amid the National Anthem, while all attendees stood up in solemn silence.

The ceremony was followed by a sea parade and a fly-past by the disciplined services. The square was brimmed over with cheer and jubilance.

"Happy anniversary!" Hong Kong citizen Wong Kwai Ha said joyfully, adding that it was heartening to join the magnificent ceremony in the morning of the HKSAR's 15th birthday.

Wong wished her home city an even more prosperous future. She said she has full confidence in the new term of the SAR government.

Ping Yi, a 24-year-old tourist from Hubei Province, was on a ride of the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui to Wanchai during the ceremony and was able to view the flag raising. "It was an exciting moment," she said. "People from Hong Kong and Mainland are of one family."

The official daily flag raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square and conducted by the Hong Kong Police Force, which has become a tourist attraction.

The square was named after the giant statue of a golden Bauhinia blakeana at the center of the area, situated outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Wanchai, where the ceremonies for the return of Hong Kong and the establishment of the HKSAR were held in July 1997.

 

[ito]

ANd you know the opinions of the West regarding what's happening in HK ? No, let me tell you what the West thinks of Indians. They steal their JOBS, they wish these Indians to get lost. How do i know that? Because many White people here say that and i'm a personal witness.

I am talking about what west thinks of Chinese government not about Chinese. Just two days back this appeared on Bloomberg. India has positive imagine regarding its democracy, while China is lambasted.

U.S. Lambastes China on Human Rights Once Visitors Head Home - Bloomberg Business

 

[ito]

And you think i'm making stories up? Yeah my ears are probably deaf since i have heard plenty of White Europeans dislike Indians during our conversations. UK is only just 1 country in Europe, you know sh!t about what the rest of the Europeans talk about Indians here. They make fun of your funny accent, hate their companies outsourcing to Indian call centers, dislike Indians stealing their jobs. The list goes on and on in forums or behind your backs. So before you come claim the whole West knows what HK people thinks of the Chinese government i suggest you worry more about the image the West has about Indians.

You seem to forget, I said I lived in UK...I need not hear from you.

By the way the topic is Hong Kongers wants Chinese government out. Talk about that.

 

[rott]

Are any Chinese members from Hong Kong here? Any answers on to why so many marches in Hong Kong against Chinese rule?

@Chinese-Dragon, He's from Hongkong.