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The treaty promises that Hong Kong would keep its separate system of government until 2047, but I don't believe it specifies what happens after that. It's hard
by not2b 7y ago
The treaty promises that Hong Kong would keep its separate system of government until 2047, but I don't believe it specifies what happens after that. It's hard to predict what will happen, but I doubt if it will instantly become like any other Chinese city.
- jonathankoren 7y agoNo, the plan is that when 2047 comes, Hong Kong will be just another Chinese city. That’s why Beijing is changing the school curriculum. And that’s why there were protests in 2012. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/30/world/asia/thousands-protest-chinas-curriculum-plans-for-hong-kong-schools.html https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/30/world/asia/thousands-prot...
- loyukfai 7y agoThere are different aspirations and opinions as to what will happen after 2047, but thus far it has not been clearly defined or publicly stated. Clearly, to become another Chinese city like Shenzhen is an option. At the same time, it's just one of the options.
- jonathankoren 7y agoWell, I guess we'll see what Beijing decides, because Hong Kong's opinion is moot.
- loyukfai 7y agoWell, I have to sadly agree, to a certain extent, but IMO it's not set in stone either. We'll see.