Originally posted by sgdiehard:
“99 yrs, 999 yrs and freehold lease are all british system, you
have the right of land use for the tenure period. These land
parcels are within the country, and is governed by the law of the
country.
HK was returned to China, as China recognized the original lease
agreement, even when it is signed with canon pointing at their
head. Whether one country two system works or not, it is China to
decide.”
OT – Yeap, the British returned HK to China and the Portugese
returned Macau to China. However, I doubt its up to China to decide
for Taiwan to be return or reunited with mainland China again
looking at the Hongkis unhappiness of one country two system
policy. I’m very sure the Taiwanese will take that as a strong
indication that it doesn’t work very well for the Hongkis and
presumably for Taiwanese either.
It is still up to China to decide on how they want to be
reunited with mainland China, with consideration for the
differences between Taiwan and China, if they decide to do it the
hard way, by force, then it is tough for the people of Taiwan, and
won't benefit China well either, a lose lose situation which the
mainland Chinese decision makers are smart enough to see. Hong Kong
Chinese (it is rude to call them Hongkis, ask any Hong Konger) not
happy ? they did when their economy was saved by mainland tourists,
when they don't have to worry about water supplies...they have
their problem and the blessing of having a big market just above
them. If we don't know, don't presume.
anyway, this got nothing to do with ridiculous HDB prices. I
stop here.
