What does one country, two systems mean?

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one coun·try, two sys·tems

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  1. one country, two systemsnoun

    Slogan for the reunification of China as one country, but with areas like Hong Kong and Taiwan with separate economic and political systems.

  2. Etymology: Invented by Deng Xiaoping during the early 1980s.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of one country, two systems in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of one country, two systems in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of one country, two systems in a Sentence

  1. Angela Merkel:

    It's the right thing to do for Germany to pursue ties with China in all areas, economically but also in the various dialogue formats we have about the rule of law and about human rights, during my visit, I again pointed out that upholding human rights is indispensable for us. This applies in general, and it also applies for the situation in Hong Kong, where we continue to view the principle of 'one country, two systems' as the right one.

  2. Carrie Lam:

    I expect to cover a wide range of issues on this particular duty visit because through two very decisive acts of the central authorities, Hong Kong is now back on the right track of ‘one country, two systems,'.

  3. Kenneth Roth:

    This disappointing action is yet another sign that Beijing is tightening its oppressive grip on Hong Kong and further restricting the limited freedom Hong Kong people enjoy under 'one country, two systems'.

  4. Michael Tien:

    The amendment is supported by the central government, so I think a withdrawal would send a political message that the central government is wrong. This would not happen under 'one country, two systems'.

  5. Deng Xiaoping:

    By following the concept of 'one country, two systems,' you don't swallow me up nor I you.


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