The difference between “before” and “after” the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997 was insignificant, except for the flags and the color of the mailboxes (despite the changes that occurred subsequently).
But even after 25 years since the transfer, one should not expect drastic changes just because the 50-year-old “one country, two systems” agreement is expiring. Life will go on. In addition, Beijing has already stated that it sees no need for changes after June 30, 2047.
“On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, people will naturally reconsider and think about today, the future and what the next 50 years will be like,” said Shen Chunyao, chairman of the Basic Law Committee and the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
“In fact, 50 years is just a figurative expression. There will be no changes after 50 years… Nothing will change for the first 50 years. There is no need to change after 50 years,” he said.
Given that long-term things like housing mortgages will start moving beyond 2047 pretty soon, it’s important for Beijing to make similar statements.
So the answer to the question “What will happen to Hong Kong after 2047?” It will be like this:
- Everyone will be given Chinese passports.
- the state border with China will be abolished
- The official currency will be the yuan
- right-hand traffic will be left for another 50 years, and then gradually abolished.
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