Hong Kong status as a solution?

José Milhazes proposes a solution to the conflict between Russia and Georgia: "The separatists have the support not only of Russia, but also of the majority of the population in both regions. But everyone knows there is also practically unanimous opposition to the loss of these regions in the country. ... This is one more puzzle in one of the most complex regions in Europe. ... What international law will hold sway there: the right to self-determination or the principle of border inviolability? This conflict has much in common with that in Kosovo, but there are two differences: Russia is much stronger than Serbia when it comes to defending the interests and security of its citizens. And Russians make up 80 percent of the population in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. On the other hand, Georgia has the support of NATO, which wants to avoid a war with Russia but is also keen not to lose face. In my humble opinion, the solution could be giving Abkhazia and South Ossetia a status like that of Hongkong and Macau in China.

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