"One Country, Two Systems": Theory and Practice--The Examination of The Handover of Hong Kong to China Since 1997

• Main Authors: Chang, Chih-yu, 張志宇
• Other Authors: 張五岳
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2004
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/70164967656797743134

碩士 === 淡江大學 === 中國大陸研究所碩士在職專班 === 92 === Abstract: “One country, two systems” is a brand new concept and system arrangement of Chinese Socialism. Its contents has been developed and fertilized since 1982 when Mr. Deng raised the concept. It has also become part of the general theory of the socialism with Chinese character in 1990. “One country, two systems” was originally focused on solving the Taiwan issue. However, as the Hong Kong issue had been drawn into one of the diplomatic dispute between China and the United Kingdom at the end of 1970s, Hong Kong was therefore prior to Taiwan to be a test zone of “one country, two systems”. Since 1 July, 1997, Hong Kong has become a special administrative region under the China sovereignty. While after more than six years’ experiment, many problems have coming out. These problems have gradually weaken the Chinese government’s promises of “Hong Kong people govern Hong Kong” and “high degree of autonomy”. The aim of this thesis is to find out the key factors affecting the outcome of the practice of “one country, two systems” during the past six more years. These factors include the structural, internal and external elements. The structural elements involve the framework of the “one country, two systems” theory and Basic Law. The internal elements include the political and economic evolution in Hong Kong after the handover to China. The external elements are from Beijing, United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan. This research also tries to look for the profound thinking for the Taiwanese from the practice of Hong Kong. Meanwhile, this research is also hoping that the authorities across the Taiwan Straits can explore more alternatives in addition to the “one country, two systems” formula.The thesis examines also the outcome of the practice of Hong Kong from three aspects. The first aspect is to examine the properness of the maintenance of prosperity and stability of Hong Kong after 1997. The second aspect is to find out the elements that affect the prosperity and stability. The third aspect is to search for the contradiction and applicability of the “one country, two systems” formula. The main findings of this research are as following:1.The contents of the formula of “one country, two systems” are definded by Beijing government and can be changed in pursuance of the policy orientation. 2.The ability of the governance of the HKSAR is the key factor decreasing the effect of the practice of the “one country, two systems” formula. It is also the main factor that incurs the intervention of Beijing government. 3.The contradiction trend lies between HKSAR government and the people in the political field. The HKSAR government tends to enforce “one country, one system” in Hong Kong. While the majority of the HK people tends to maintain politically “one country, two systems”. 4. In the economic aspect, the HK government and people are all keen to proceed to “one country, one system”. The recommendations this research would like to suggest are as following:1.The applicability of “One country, two systems” formula must based on the support of the people. 2.The Beijing government should look for other alternatives in addition to “one country, two systems” and based on the reality of Taiwan. 3.The possibility for expanding the relationship between Taiwan and Hong Kong is limited. 4.The authorities across the Taiwan Straits could use Hong Kong as a platform for communication in the state of stalemate.