Other Views

By making the decision on Hong Kong's election reform, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China is confident that it will get wide support from the Hong Kong people because it is in accordance with their interests. The opposition forces might have their own ideas, but they are against the 500 million voters and 700 million residents in Hong Kong and their forces are rather weak.

Ta Kung Pao, Sept 18

During its 150 years of colonial rule in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom made no contribution at all to building up democracy in the colony. Hong Kong people now enjoy democracy because that's their legal right according to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which was passed by the National People's Congress. Democracy in Hong Kong is a purely domestic affair and we don't need any foreign interference.

People's Daily overseas edition, Sept 17

Some politicians in the United Kingdom are trying to intervene in Hong Kong affairs, but the UK government has its own considerations and could not possibly be persuaded to join their selfish plan. The trade volume between China and the UK has exceeded $70 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $100 billion in 2015, while that between the UK and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region exceeds $14 billion. The UK will consider things in an economic way.

International Herald Leader, Sept 17

The resolution made by the highest State organ is constitutionally binding on Hong Kong. For one person, one vote to be achieved, the city has no choice but to follow the rules. Imperfect as it is, the model is still a step forward. It is in the city's interest to adopt the change and strive for further improvements in future.

South China Morning Post, Sept 1

The reform proposals of "Occupy Central" are both against the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and contrary to public opinion; that's why support for them is always low among the Hong Kong residents. However, they insist on challenging the law, and their purpose is to ruin the law and universal suffrage.

hkcd.com, Sept 17