2047年后的香港: “一国两制”还是“一国一制”

Is the policy of “one country, two systems” or that of “one country, one system” will be implemented in Hong Kong after 2047? This is a question which has attracted much attention in Hong Kong and is a matter of debate. At present, in terms of the determination of the three major parts of Hong Kong government (namely, judicial, administrative and legislation departments) to implement the principle of “one country, two systems” and its overall practice, the policy of “one country”“two systems” has been implemented essentially in accordance with Hong Kong’s Basic Law. The problem lies in how to balance “one country” and “two systems”. Is it possible for Hong Kong to implement “one country, one system” or should it continue the implementation of “one country, two systems” after 2047? This is choice Hong Kong will be faced with after 2047. Although “one country, one system” policy is possible at technological and institutional level, its implementation is far from easy. In view of the historical development of Hong Kong, it is more reasonable to continue “one country, two systems” policy, and it is the best system for Hong Kong. Of course, the biggest problem for the implementation of “one country, two systems” lies in lack of theoretical support. Only when we develop a theory to support “one country, two systems” can the policy be more sustainable.