There is no scope for Hong Kong independence under "one country, two systems" agreement, a Chinese official responsible for looking into the affairs of Hong Kong and Macau regions said in a recent interview, asserting once again China's sovereignty over the semi-autonomous regions.

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 Hong Kong city has been rocked by pro-democracy movement over the last few months, putting the Chinese government on a confrontational mode against the former British colony.

Wang Guangya, head of China's Hong Kong Macau Affairs Office, asserted China's sovereignty to a Hong Kong-based magazine, "The Bauhinia," which is widely considered a pro-Chinese. 

"Hong Kong is an inseparable part of the country, and in no situation is 'Hong Kong independence' allowed. This is a bottom line that cannot be touched in 'one country, two systems'," Wang said.

He claimed that since 'one country, two systems' is still a new political system, new problems and new challenges keep rising, adding that "You can't expect it to be all plain sailing."

Wang categorically stated that Chinese leadership has confidence as well as patience with Hong Kong, provided that the core 'one country' principle is not challenged.    

Hong Kong on a Boil since Oath Taking Fiasco

The semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong has been on an edge, ever since two pro-independent lawmakers, Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching, allegedly indulged in anti-Chinese activities during an oath taking ceremony on Oct. 10.

Leung and Yau's oaths were immediately declared as "invalid," setting the stage for a nationwide protest that brought thousands of pro-democracy supporters on the street.

Beijing straight away stepped in to curb the protesters, with China's top legislative body interpreting Hong Kong's mini-constitution to stop the two pro-independent lawmakers from assuming the office.

China's decision to amend Hong Kong's constitution was an unprecedented move, as this  was only the second time that Beijing reviewed the semi-autonomous city's constitution since it joined Mainland China in 1996.    

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