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Chapter 17 The brilliant oriental pearl

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On August 10, 1990, Li Yun took the approved passport and took a bus to go through customs inspection and successfully entered the Oriental Pearl, known as the paradise on earth.

It was once a small fishing village on the border of the South China Sea, a handicraft workshop dedicated to the production of incense and candles for Bodhisattvas.

The historical opportunity made this small fishing village and workshop become the earliest point of contact between China and the great powers more than 160 years ago. This intimate encounter made Hong Kong ruled by the British colonial authorities for 157 years.

This shameful history will not come to an end until July 1, 1997

In the 1980s and 1990s, Hong Kong was no longer the nameless fishing village, but an international metropolis showing its heroic posture. It is a financial center, information center, tourism center and transportation center of Asia and the world. It is a small experimental field for the Chinese to move towards modernization.

The Chinese people's intelligence, hard work and dedication, combined with the long-term accumulated rule of law foundation, the game rules of the free economy, and the ever-improving business environment have built Hong Kong's success

Make it the most dazzling pearl in the East

Hong Kong's status is determined by its special economic and political factors. The most remarkable achievement it has achieved is the high economic development, and it is praised by the world as one of the four Asian economic dragons.

Today, Hong Kong is the world's trade center. In the late 1980s, Hong Kong's foreign trade ranked 15th among the world's most important export countries and regions. It is still the third largest diamond trading center in the world after the United States and Japan.

The scope of Hong Kong Free Port includes the entire Hong Kong region, known as Free Port City

In Hong Kong, general goods can not only be free to enter and exit without duty, but also processed and manufactured

Citizens can live in the free port, and local residents and foreign tourists can freely buy and sell foreign goods in the port.

Compared with the traditional free ports that still exist in the world, Hong Kong's degree of freedom is second to none.

In 1990, Hong Kong had developed from a single re-export trading port to a free port with diversified economic structure. It has become a number of international centers such as finance, trade, industry, shipping, tourism, and information. The industries such as commerce, real estate, construction and catering services are also very developed.

The numerous free port functions are not only not messy, but also have a perfect structure and great energy.

Hong Kong allows many countries and parties to gain benefits from it

Hong Kong's free port policy provides a favorable environment for economic activities that occur here in many countries and parties, making it a good place to make a lot of money in business.

The profit rates of many industries are much higher than those of other regions. For example, the average annual return rate of banking in 1988 was as high as 13.8%, and the average return rate of real estate industry was 10% from Europe, America, Japan, Australia and Southeast Asian countries to expand investment, and gain huge benefits from Hong Kong.

The United States and Japan alone invest more than $6 billion in Hong Kong

The United States has regarded Hong Kong as its important export market in the Asia-Grand region. In 1988, Hong Kong citizens purchased US goods per capita at $998, which is much more than the 234 US dollars of purchase of the European Community, US$308 US dollars of Japan and US$613 US dollars of Taiwan.

The United States also regards Hong Kong as its business base in Asia-Pacific region

It is self-evident that Britain's investment in its colony Hong Kong can obtain the best benefits

The UK has a wide range of commercial institutions and investments in Hong Kong, and more than 400 British companies have been established as fully-funded subsidiaries or joint ventures.

In addition, many of the largest companies in Hong Kong are managed by the British, and most of the shares are also held by the British

Since China implemented the opening-up policy, the number of mainland capital investment in Hong Kong has increased significantly

In addition to Bank of China, China Resources, China Merchants Group, China Travel Service and other groups, other major companies and provinces and cities have also invested in Hong Kong.

The economic activities of Chinese institutions have also promoted the economic ties between mainland China and Hong Kong. The mainland has become Hong Kong's largest trading partner and Hong Kong has become the most important partner of the mainland. From 1978 to 1988, the mainland attracted Hong Kong investment to nearly 2/3 of China's foreign investment contract amount.

With the development of its free port economy, Chinese investment in Hong Kong has made great profits in the decades after the war, and its financial resources have increased sharply. Li Jiacheng, Bao Yugang, Guo Desheng, Zheng Yutong and other Chinese wealthy people have emerged.

The companies they operate have very high profit margins. For example, when Changhui Industrial became a listed company in 1972, its capital was only more than HK$90 million, and by the end of 1989, the stock market value had reached 21.2 billion.

Once upon a time, thousands of people flocked to Hong Kong from mainland China, from Southeast Asia, and from all over the world to make a living and make a fortune.

After the reform and opening up, countless Chinese people were even more obsessed with Hong Kong than ever, eager to show their talents and realize their dreams in Hong Kong.

After the reform and opening up, China's comprehensive national strength has rapidly increased, and China's position and role in international affairs have become increasingly stronger. The Chinese government leaders expressed a common position on different occasions: to restore the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong and maintain Hong Kong's stability and prosperity.

In March 1979, Hong Kong Governor Mai Lihao visited Beijing at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Trade. When meeting with him, the No. 1 Chinese Head of State said: We have always believed that Hong Kong's sovereignty belongs to the People's Republic of China, and Hong Kong has its special status. When negotiating and resolving the Hong Kong issue in the future, the premise is that Hong Kong is part of China.

But we will treat Hong Kong as a special region to ensure that the interests of all parties are not harmed

In May 1979, Song Zhiguang, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, said in response to a question from the French delegation about the visit of Hong Kong to China and the future of Hong Kong: Hong Kong is part of China's territory. When the lease expires, we will solve this problem in an appropriate way.

In October 1979, the Chinese head of government visited the UK for the first time and expressed its desire to protect foreign investment in Hong Kong.

In April 1981, when British Foreign Secretary Karindon visited China, the head of state said: If Hong Kong's status changes in the future, the interests of foreign investors will not be harmed.

On September 30, 1981, Ye Jianying published the "Political Policy on Taiwan's Return to the Motherland to Achieve Peaceful Reunification". Except for the Chinese military's entry, other policies are suitable for Hong Kong and Macau's return to the Motherland.

This actually indirectly discloses the Chinese government's reference policy to solve the Hong Kong issue. On April 6, 1982, the head of state reiterated the nine principles of unifying Taiwan when meeting with former British Prime Minister Edward & Siss, which also applies to Hong Kong.

The Iron Lady Margaret & Thatcher, who was elected as the Dao Prime Minister in 1979, was the first female prime minister in British history.

Taking advantage of her victory over Argentina on the Ulvenus Islands from April to June 1982, she flew to Beijing, China with confidence on September 22, 1982 with the Hong Kong issue, with full confidence in her journey to Beijing, China on September 22, 1982 with full confidence, with the help of Hong Kong.

She insisted on the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842, the Treaty of Beijing in 1860, and the Article on Expanding Hong Kong Destination in 1898. On September 24, 1982, the head of state met with Mrs. Thatcher, and explained in detail China's basic position on the Hong Kong issue. The strong and powerful language deeply shocked the British Iron Woman. The head of state said: Our basic position on the Hong Kong issue is clear. There are three main issues here, one is the issue of sovereignty; the other is, what methods China will adopt to manage Hong Kong after 1997 and continue to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity; the third issue is that the governments of China and the United Kingdom should properly discuss how to prevent major fluctuations from the current to 1997 in the 15 years from now to 1997.

Regarding the issue of sovereignty, China has no room for maneuver on this issue. Frankly speaking, the issue of sovereignty is not a question that can be discussed. The time is ripe. It should be clearly affirmed: China will take back Hong Kong in 1997, which means that China wants to take back not only the New Territories, but also the Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories.

If it is not retracted, it means that the Chinese government is the late Qing government and the Chinese leader is Li Hongzhang! If it is not retracted in 15 years, any Chinese government should step down and automatically withdraw from the political stage. There is no other choice.

Hong Kong will continue to maintain prosperity fundamentally depends on the implementation of policies suitable for Hong Kong after China takes back Hong Kong, under China's jurisdiction, Hong Kong will still implement capitalism, and many current suitable systems must be maintained.

As for the possibility of fluctuations in Hong Kong once China announces that it will take back Hong Kong in 1997, my view is that small fluctuations are inevitable. If China and the UK take a cooperative attitude to solve this problem, large fluctuations can be avoided.

What if there is serious fluctuation in Hong Kong during the 15-year transition period? At that time, the Chinese government will be forced to adjust the time it takes to recover.

We propose to reach an agreement that the two sides agree to start consultations on the Hong Kong issue through diplomatic channels

After the meeting, the two sides issued a joint statement: Today, in a friendly atmosphere, the leaders of the two countries held in-depth discussions on the future of Hong Kong. The leaders of both sides explained their respective positions on this issue. With the common purpose of maintaining stability and prosperity in Hong Kong, the two sides agreed to negotiate through diplomatic channels after this visit.

From then on, China and the UK began negotiations on the Hong Kong issue

At the beginning, the negotiation issue raised by the British government was a matter of ownership, while the Chinese government raised three issues, namely, Hong Kong's return to China, the system implemented in the future, and the arrangements for the transition period of Hong Kong.

The negotiations are divided into two stages: the first stage, from the visit of British Prime Minister Mrs. Thatcher in September 1982 to June 1983, the two sides mainly held talks on issues of principles and procedures.

In the second stage, from July 1983 to September 1984, the two sides held talks on specific substantive issues, with a total of 22 rounds.

There were many debates during this period. In the spirit of putting the overall situation first and friendly cooperation, and after careful and patient negotiations, by September 18, 1984, the delegations of both sides reached an agreement on all issues, and the talks between the Chinese and British governments on the Hong Kong issue ended.

The signing of the Sino-British Joint Statement has realized the long-standing common aspiration of the Chinese people to take back Hong Kong, and has also promoted the resolution of the Macau issue, and will have a far-reaching impact on resolving the Taiwan issue.

The Taiwan issue is different from the Hong Kong issue, but the concept of one country, two systems and the way of solving problems through negotiations are the same.

The successful resolution of the Hong Kong issue is conducive to maintaining peace in Asia and the world, and provides successful fresh experience for peaceful resolution of historical problems internationally

At that time, UN Secretary-General Liar pointed out that China and Britain should vigorously promote the way to resolve the Hong Kong issue, which is exactly what we need very much under the current international situation.

Of course, in order to successfully take back Hong Kong and to continue to prosper, Hong Kong is only a local administrative region with special systems and high autonomy as a special administrative region.

According to the decision made by the Third Session of the Seventh National People's Congress on 4 April 1990, the Special Administrative Region was established from July 1, 1997; its regions include Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories

Its basic characteristics are as follows: First, continue to implement the capitalist system

Second, implement high autonomy

Third, directly under the central government

Fourth, the colonial rule was completely ended, and the Hong Kong people governed Hong Kong themselves, becoming increasingly democratic

The unique legal status of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can be summarized as: without colonialism, capitalism is retained, directly under the central government, and a high degree of autonomy is implemented.

The policy of one country, two systems will create a new, more prosperous and stable Hong Kong

While sitting on the bus, looking at the scenery that slides backwards outside the window, recalling the historical situation of Hong Kong. Li Yun, who has experienced a life, knows that Hong Kong has returned successfully in 1997. Despite experiencing a little pain, it has maintained a rapid development pattern overall, which proves the great view of the head of state today.

He knew that this government would make China rise rapidly, but the return of Hong Kong in 1997 still caused some damage to the economy at that time. Li Yun decided to accumulate capital quickly and gain a helping force to help the country at that time, so that the brilliant Oriental Pearl will always be dazzling.