The “one country, two systems” framework in Hong Kong exists in name only, Hong Kong Outlanders secretary-general Sky Fung (馮詔天) said yesterday.
Fung’s remarks came as Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) arrived in the territory to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its handover to China from Britain. Xi is slated to attend the inaugural ceremony of the sixth term of Hong Kong’s government during his visit.
Fung said that Beijing is creating the illusion that Hong Kongers have embraced its return to China and that its economy is prosperous.
The appearance of “one country, two systems” has always been maintained during handover celebrations,
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