Observer: Hong Kong will have way out if 'mutual destruction' activities eradicated
By Xu Xing
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Hong Kong is taking a toll from both the coronavirus and a “political virus.” Facing the grim reality of spiking cases and black-clad violence, everyone who cares about Hong Kong will have to think: Where will it go?

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Because of the “mutual destruction” activities that are ravaging Hong Kong, the city’s future has become a source of worry. 

When the coronavirus epidemic broke out, protesters held unlawful assemblies instead of working together to contain the outbreak. Stores cannot open for business because violent protesters may attack them since they hold a different political position. 

Those who run for the Legislation Council (LegCo) clamor for paralyzing the HKSAR government instead of seeking the well-being of Hongkongers. 

Hong Kong is fighting for its future on multiple fronts. How can the coronavirus outbreak be contained to protect citizens’ health? How can businesses be supported to guarantee employment and solve record high unemployment? How can the underlying issues of housing, healthcare and retirement be solved? How can the downward trend of the economy be rebooted and reversed? 

These are the practical questions in today’s Hong Kong, which LegCo hopefuls need to answer. And these questions are where the future of Hong Kong lies. Regardless of political stances, the only correct choice is to accept the political order the Basic Law of Hong Kong has determined, give up unrealistic political chimeras, and focus on Hong Kong’s economic development and improving the livelihood of citizens.

While the chaos created by “mutual destruction” proponents clouded the future of Hong Kong, many constructive powers have stepped up, calling for improving the economy and citizens’ well-being, securing the rule of law and prosperity, and doing the work to promote livelihood. 

They also called for reform, the rule of law, peace and development, and refused to politicize livelihood issues. Hong Kong needs people like them to deepen reform, concentrate on development, and lead the city out of its predicament.

Many Hong Kong people have recognized the true face of “mutual destruction” proponents who were elected into office during last year’s Hong Kong District Council elections.

The Tsz Wan Shan area has been heavily afflicted by COVID-19. While the local residents expected the thorough disinfection of the malls and streets in the area, the “mutual destruction” supporting district councilors all stayed silent, and it was only after lobbying by pro-establishment district councilors that the disinfection was finally carried out. Behind the uproar of politics, who is contributing to Hong Kong’s future, and who is neglecting people’s livelihood and wantonly destroying it?

Out of personal interests, the “mutual destruction” proponents have been inciting violence, bullying people, and creating social rifts and chaos in Hong Kong. The bruised Hong Kong is their “masterpiece.” 

The LegCo election is ahead, and citizens troubled by black-clad violence and mutual destruction activities should think seriously about voting for constructive powers who genuinely serve the Hong Kong people and truly love Hong Kong, or the “mutual destruction” proponents who sacrifice Hong Kong to pursue their self-interests.

(Compiled by Qiao Wai)