Beijing believes that the “one country, two systems” framework no longer applies to Hong Kong, where protests have spiraled out of control, as some people have embraced the Hong Kong identity over the Chinese identity, he said. “Hong Kong is the stage for the opening moves of a new US-China cold war, resulting in Hong Kong truly becoming a part of China, despite suffering greatly,” Wu said. Over time, Hong Kong would once again rebuild itself as an international financial center while remaining depoliticized, he said. China would not stop with Hong Kong and Taiwan would inevitably become the jousting field on which the US-China cold war would take place, Wu said. Taiwan must stand with Hong Kong, “before Hong Kong is free again, we are all Hong Kongers,” he said.

Source: Taipei Times May 27, 2020 15:56 UTC