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Letters25th handover bash: A chance for Beijing to engage Hong Kong’s youth, tomorrow’s leaders
- Beijing could offer internships and jobs at its offices in Hong Kong to give a taste of how the central government works, which will help reduce suspicion and forge understanding
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Upon the closing of China’s “two sessions” annual parliamentary meetings earlier this month, the nation’s core leadership will be preparing for the transition to the next batch of younger cadres and revitalising the post-coronavirus economy. Meanwhile, Hong Kong will celebrate the 25th anniversary this year of the establishment of the special administrative region, though it is battling its worst outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
There is a role here for the central authorities to engage youth in Hong Kong.
The 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty would be the perfect occasion for Hong Kong to conduct a thorough midterm evaluation of “one country, two systems”. For the past 25 years, Hong Kong has lived through all sorts of highs and lows, particularly with respect to political development and democratisation. However, I am confident that one country, two systems would be upheld.
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