said: "There is no need to worry.
Be at ease." This
remark reflected the Chinese policy in regard to Hong Kong.
Views repeatedly expressed by the Chinese over
the question of Hong Kong and Macau can be summarized under three headings: 1) upholding the principled stand that Hong Kong and Macau are Chinese territories: 2) settling the question of Hong Kong and Macau appropriately when conditions are ripe: and 3) maintaining the status quo prior to the solution of the Hong Kong and Macau question.
Ch'eng-chih 's remarks were in fact a reaffirmation of
"maintenance of the status quo".
Liao
Of course, "maintenance of the status quo" is not
unconditional. It requires a political understanding the
other side must respect Chinese wishes and interests. Entailing the need to do two things: resolutely prevent Soviet infiltration and firmly curb the Chiang gang's activities. It is believed that as long as Britain is able
to do these two things, it will not be difficult to maintain the status quo of Hong Kong over a relatively long period of time. In fact, Britain is doing just that now.
Under these circumstances, Hong Kong can serve not only China's four modernizations and its unification cause but also its global strategy. Why should the Chinese be so anxious to take Hong Kong back? If they must take this step, why have they sent such a high official here?
Wang K'uang's duties and the factionalist spirit in Hong Kong
On the contrary, Wang K'uang's coming is an indication that the Chinese Communists intend to leave Hong Kong as it is for a relatively long period of time. Wang K'uang's duties appear to be rather heavy since many things have to be done. It cannot be denied that in the past the Chinese Communists did many things in Hong Kong which were bencficial to their country. However, due to Pin Piao's and the Gang of Four's interference and sabotage, many problems
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