One Country Two Systems

The end of Hong Kong’s once-vibrant political culture rings a clear warning bell for Taiwan. 

With “one country, two systems” losing its appeal to Taiwan, Xi Jinping tapped top CCP ideologue Wang Huning to craft China’s new Taiwan unification theory.

For the first time, Beijing leaves open the possibility of an extended military occupation after unification, adding to fears that Taiwanese would be subject to a “re-education” campaign.

Xi Jinping praised the city for overcoming “violent social unrest” and emphasized Beijing’s “comprehensive jurisdiction” over Hong Kong.

In both 1959 Tibet and 2019 Hong Kong, popular dissent became a flashpoint for the end of meaningful autonomy - just as Beijing had planned.

An interview with Wong Tsz Yuen, senior reporter at Phoenix TV, on the past, present, and future of Hong Kong through the lens of “identity politics.”

Beijing’s putsch in Hong Kong through legislation is executed in a way that maximum shock and awe can be felt in the world.

From last year’s protests to the national security law, Hong Kong’s turmoil is largely a question of who gets to make the law – and who gets labeled as breaking it.

China’s new national security legislation for Hong Kong will only harden Taiwan citizens’ determination to resist Beijing’s unification offer.

From the mass protests of 2019 to the national security law of 2020.

Parsing the legislative, judicial, and law enforcement implications of the NPC’s “bombshell” decision.

The CCP is taking advantage of the the coronavirus crisis to execute its vision of completely stripping Hong Kong of its remaining freedoms.

The seeming peace in Hong Kong reflects a gathering storm on the horizon – a storm Hong Kong and Beijing alike must address.

The framework for governing Hong Kong and Macau – and, Beijing hopes, one day Taiwan – is battered but unbroken.

The 1992 Consensus is being challenged by each of the three major forces shaping cross-strait relations: the DPP, the KMT, and Beijing.

What are the stakes in Taiwan’s seventh direct presidential elections?

The protests that began in 2019 are actually centered on a date nearly 30 years into the future.

Xi’s praise of Macau provides important clues as to what Beijing has planned for Hong Kong.

Macau is the posted child for what Beijing wants from 'one country, two systems.' That should worry Hong Kong greatly.

On the 20th anniversary of Macau’s return to Chinese control, Beijing wants Hong Kong to learn from its fellow special administrative region.

China is home to two “firewalls.” One must be demolished; the other protected.

The "one country, two systems" principle has structural limitations that merit addressing.

Protestors in Hong Kong demanding the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill find a reliable ally in Taiwan.

How a Hong Konger’s death put Taiwan in a difficult spot amid the storm over Hong Kong’s extradition bill.