'One country, two systems' showcases success

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Over the past few decades, the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee have made dozens of decisions, resolutions and legal interpretations to establish "one country, two systems", specifically enacting several important laws. Hong Kong and Macao are expected to play important roles in optimizing the country's plan for regional development, in order to enhance coastal-interior interaction and free trade experiment, as in the island province of Hainan, harness the institutional strengths of "one country, two systems", and further consolidate Hong Kong's position as a global financial, maritime and trading center and a magnet for high-quality talent. The key to Hong Kong's success in attracting world-class talents, and supporting the continuous opening-up of the mainland's economy lies in strengthening Hong Kong's "two systems" characteristics, including its common law system, its protection of fundamental rights as provided in the Basic Law, and its international environment. Many of China's most successful private enterprises have established strongholds overseas, but smaller ones that are "going overseas" can benefit from Hong Kong's experience of doing business with international partners. The possibility of Hong Kong showcasing the success of "one country, two systems" despite the trying circumstances are infinite.