回复 294# horsegirl
The basic law doesn't exempt Hongkong from Fed tax explicitly. The law is not accurate and detailed, still have space to operate.
Personally I think exemption Hongkong from Fed tax is a stupid policy.
Look at the history of democracy, from ancient Greece, ancient Rome to modern Britain and American, paying taxes is the foundation of democratic power. The government taxes the citizens who own property, to fund national defense, education and other public services. Hence the tax payers get the political rights to vote, assemble and speak at public affairs.
If Hongkong intended to integrate into China, then pay tax to central government, send young people to the army, take the responsibility as a member of China. As a return Hongkong could speak louder about its own affairs in Beijing, furthermore, to influence the policies about whole China.
Unfortunately from the behaviors of Hongkongers, I can only see Hongkong is trying to get away from China. In this case negative and tough responses could be expected from central government and people in mainland.
Being Marginalized both politically and economically is a foreseeable future of Hongkong. |
发表于 2014-10-3 14:08
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