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Mainly Incorrect

Hong Kong’s legislature ordered lawmakers to replace “Mainland China” with “Chinese Mainland” following Beijing’s directive, a move supporters say eliminates any implication of multiple Chinas.
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Hong Kong’s Legislative Council Secretariat, the administrative body supporting lawmakers, informed members last week that the English term “Chinese Mainland” (中國內地) must now replace past references to “Mainland China” under orders from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs — a clear effort to foreground PRC sovereignty. Pro-Beijing Executive Council member Ronny Tong Ka-wah (湯家驊) voiced support for the move, praising the Foreign Ministry for its “painstaking care” in clarifying proper terminology. He argued that “Mainland China” implies there are multiple Chinas.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Ronny Tong, a fan of new language in Hong Kong’s LEGCO to refer to China. SOURCE: Sing Tao Daily.

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