回复 286# qyangroo
HK has taxpayers. Hongkongers also have to pay tax. And please refer to the basic law:
- HKSAR enjoy executive, legislative and independent judicial power, including that of final adjudication, in accordance with the provisions of this Law.
- Hong Kong residents shall have freedom of speech, of the press and of publication; freedom of association, of assembly, of procession and of demonstration; and the right and freedom to form and join trade unions, and to strike.
- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall practise an independent taxation system.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall, taking the low tax policy previously pursued in Hong Kong as reference, enact laws on its own concerning types of taxes, tax rates, tax reductions, allowances and exemptions, and other matters of taxation.
And most importantly, only defence and foreign affairs are subject to Chinese government's interfere. What's more, do you mean that if you dun pay tax, you cannot enjoy the social benefit of that society? If so, since all the tourist do not pay any tax, not even consumption tax, they should not find Hong Kong police for help when they travel? Or what about those enjoying the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme? People enjoying this scheme are not limited to HK permanent residents. Can you say that because they cannot enjoy this benefit so they should not get the subsidy from government? Moreover, why so many PRC investor come and invest in HK? One of the important reason is because Hong Kong provide a low tax rate and simple taxation system for the investors! |