Summary of Studies on Language Policy in Hong Kong and Macao

Abstract

Hong Kong and Macao, as an inalienable part of China's territory, have unique historical, political and cultural backgrounds, which together shape the complex and diverse linguistic pattern of Hong Kong and Macao. As an important means for the state and region to manage, standardize and develop language use, language policy plays an important role in the social life of Hong Kong and Macao. During the colonial period, Hong Kong formed a language pattern of emphasizing English over Chinese, while Macao used Chinese and Portuguese bilingualism as its official language. After the reunification, the language policies of the two places are gradually in line with the national common language policy, and at the same time, it is necessary to take into account the international needs and local language ecology. Taking the relevant literature in the field of language policy in Hong Kong and Macao in recent years as the object, this paper sorts out the historical evolution, present situation characteristics and future development trend of language policy in Hong Kong and Macao.