Street movement ruins Hong Kong image
Source:Global Times Published: 2014-9-29
Radical activists in Hong Kong announced early Sunday the
launch of the Occupy Central movement, raising the curtain on
an illicit campaign earlier than expected. Photos of Hong Kong
police being forced to disperse demonstrators with teargas have
been widely circulated online across the world. These activists
are jeopardizing the global image of Hong Kong, and presenting
the world with the turbulent face of the city.
Hong Kong is a financial and fashion hub of the world. As
Chinese mainlanders, we feel sorrow over the chaos in Hong
Kong on Sunday. Radical opposition forces in Hong Kong
should be blamed.
US media is linking the Occupy Central movement with the
Tiananmen Incident in 1989. By hyping such a groundless
comparison, they attempt to mislead and stir up Hong Kong
society.
China is no longer the same nation it was 25 years ago. We
have accumulated experience and drawn lessons from others,
which help strengthen our judgment when faced with social
disorder.
The country now has more feasible approaches to deal with
varied disturbances.
Recent years have witnessed many severe mass incidents, but
none had the ability to disturb the thinking of society. China has
tackled these incidents smoothly.
In Asia, Hong Kong boasts a tradition of the rule of law.
Therefore, the Chinese mainland has confidence that the Hong
Kong government will keep the Occupy Central movement
under control in accordance with the law. Many worry that the
street movement could snowball into a bigger event, further
provoking the public mood. This appears exactly the tactic of
the radical opposition group. Though facing unprecedented
risks, Hong Kong's basic stability won't be broken.
The radical activists are doomed. Opposition groups know well
it's impossible to alter the decision of the Standing Committee
of the National People's Congress on Hong Kong's political
reform plan.
Street movements can evolve into revolution when more
demonstrators become embroiled in them. However, Hong
Kong is not a country; it neither has the conditions for a "color
revolution," nor are the forces on the street influential enough to
mobilize its entire populace.
The Alliance for Peace and Democracy has demonstrated its
strength and influence. The Hong Kong government can take
actions to resume order in response to the damage the radical
forces caused to society. Occupy Central is unable to erode the
authority of the rule of law.
Opposition groups are attempting to build momentum at the
start of Occupy Central. They shouted "Step down Leung
Chun-ying" in a bid to scare constructive forces within Hong
Kong that support the central government. The central
government must firmly support the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region in taking resolute action against radical
activities, including drawing the red line of Hong Kong's rule of
law. It must be made clear that there is no uncertainty over
political reform in Hong Kong.
launch of the Occupy Central movement, raising the curtain on
an illicit campaign earlier than expected. Photos of Hong Kong
police being forced to disperse demonstrators with teargas have
been widely circulated online across the world. These activists
are jeopardizing the global image of Hong Kong, and presenting
the world with the turbulent face of the city.
Hong Kong is a financial and fashion hub of the world. As
Chinese mainlanders, we feel sorrow over the chaos in Hong
Kong on Sunday. Radical opposition forces in Hong Kong
should be blamed.
US media is linking the Occupy Central movement with the
Tiananmen Incident in 1989. By hyping such a groundless
comparison, they attempt to mislead and stir up Hong Kong
society.
China is no longer the same nation it was 25 years ago. We
have accumulated experience and drawn lessons from others,
which help strengthen our judgment when faced with social
disorder.
The country now has more feasible approaches to deal with
varied disturbances.
Recent years have witnessed many severe mass incidents, but
none had the ability to disturb the thinking of society. China has
tackled these incidents smoothly.
In Asia, Hong Kong boasts a tradition of the rule of law.
Therefore, the Chinese mainland has confidence that the Hong
Kong government will keep the Occupy Central movement
under control in accordance with the law. Many worry that the
street movement could snowball into a bigger event, further
provoking the public mood. This appears exactly the tactic of
the radical opposition group. Though facing unprecedented
risks, Hong Kong's basic stability won't be broken.
The radical activists are doomed. Opposition groups know well
it's impossible to alter the decision of the Standing Committee
of the National People's Congress on Hong Kong's political
reform plan.
Street movements can evolve into revolution when more
demonstrators become embroiled in them. However, Hong
Kong is not a country; it neither has the conditions for a "color
revolution," nor are the forces on the street influential enough to
mobilize its entire populace.
The Alliance for Peace and Democracy has demonstrated its
strength and influence. The Hong Kong government can take
actions to resume order in response to the damage the radical
forces caused to society. Occupy Central is unable to erode the
authority of the rule of law.
Opposition groups are attempting to build momentum at the
start of Occupy Central. They shouted "Step down Leung
Chun-ying" in a bid to scare constructive forces within Hong
Kong that support the central government. The central
government must firmly support the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region in taking resolute action against radical
activities, including drawing the red line of Hong Kong's rule of
law. It must be made clear that there is no uncertainty over
political reform in Hong Kong.
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