scholarly journals CONSEQUENCES OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND THE INTRODUCTION OF MECHANISMS OF NATIONAL SECURITY PROTECTION IN THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Oleg G. Karpovich ◽  
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Lyubov A. Smagina ◽  
Valeriy O. Litvinov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
National Security ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Special Administrative Region ◽  
Administrative Region ◽  
People's Congress

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Simon N.M. Young
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
National Security ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
People’S Republic Of China ◽  
Special Administrative Region ◽  
People's Republic Of China ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Administrative Region ◽  
Basic Law ◽  
The Law

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (NSL) was passed on June 30, 2020 by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC). It did not have immediate direct effect in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After consulting the Committee for the Basic Law of the HKSAR (BLC) and the Government of the HKSAR (HKSARG), the NPCSC added the NSL to Annex III of The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (Basic Law) before the Chief Executive of the HKSAR (Chief Executive) promulgated the NSL for local application. All this happened on June 30, enabling the NSL to enter into force at 11 p.m., just ahead of the twenty-third anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR on July 1, 2020.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region after the National Security Legislation: Prospects and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
pp. 107-121
Author(s):  
Victor TEO
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
National Security ◽  
Global City ◽  
Special Administrative Region ◽  
Administrative Region ◽  
Unique Identity ◽  
The Law ◽  
Political Right

The National Security Law has unequivocally clarified that Hong Kong’s “autonomy” is a bestowed privilege rather than an absolute political right. While effective in stabilising Hong Kong politics, the Law has also effectively rolled back democratisation and raised a number of serious questions about Hong Kong’s future. Going forward, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region faces a difficult task of maintaining its unique identity, lifestyle and exceptionalism as a truly global city while attempting to align with China’s plans and interests.

An overview of English Resources for Chinese Legal Research

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Bahrij ◽  
Lily Ko
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Special Administrative Region ◽  
People's Republic Of China ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Greater China ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Administrative Region ◽  
Electronic Form ◽  
China Region

AbstractThis article, written by John Bahrij and Lily Ko, focuses on resources in print and electronic form that are available in English for Chinese legal research in the Greater China region. The article covers resources for the People's Republic of China (PRC), Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) and Taiwan. An overview of each jurisdictions legal system is also provided so that the resources can be discussed in the context of the prevailing system of law.

Beyond the Border: Chinese Legal Information in Cyberspace

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Special Administrative Region ◽  
Cd Rom ◽  
Legal Information ◽  
Law System ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Administrative Region ◽  
British Colony ◽  
Print Materials

In a broad sense, “China law” ought to be comprised of four components: (1) the laws of the People's Republic of China (PRC); (2) the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), a former British colony handed back to the PRC in 1997, which still employs the common law system; (3) the laws of the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR), a former Portuguese colony which was returned to China in 1999, but has kept the original legal system; and (4) the laws of Taiwan which, as the remaining part of the former Republic of China, has developed a distinct legal system different from that of the mainland after the Nationalists lost the civil war to the Communists in 1949. However, “China law” is commonly referred as the laws of the PRC, which was constituted in 1949 when the new government was founded. This article will mainly review the legal resources of the laws of the PRC in electronic formats, including databases, websites, CD-ROM products, and other non-print materials, but not traditional print resources. The legal resources of the laws of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan will be discussed in future articles.

The Decision of the National People's Congress on Improving the Election System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Simon N.M. Young
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Electoral System ◽  
People’S Republic Of China ◽  
Special Administrative Region ◽  
People's Republic Of China ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Administrative Region ◽  
Basic Law ◽  
People's Congress

In 2021, Hong Kong's electoral system underwent its most significant reform since the People's Republic of China (PRC) resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong on July 1, 1997. By a decision adopted on March 11, 2021 to “improve the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and develop a democratic system suited to the actual situation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” (HKSAR), the National People's Congress (NPC) decided to amend the methods of selecting the Chief Executive of the HKSAR and forming the Legislative Council of the HKSAR (LegCo). The existing Election Committee would be reformed and given a pivotal role in the elections of the Chief Executive and LegCo members. A new candidate qualification review committee would be established to qualify all candidates. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) was empowered to amend the first two annexes of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (Basic Law), which specify the methods for selecting the Chief Executive and forming the LegCo. The HKSAR would amend local election laws to implement the reforms and organize future elections in accordance with the law. The Chief Executive would submit timely reports to the Central People's Government. The NPC Decision was adopted with 2,895 votes in favor and one abstention.

scholarly journals Hong Kong's autonomy under 'one country, two systems' principle: Challenging the concept of obligation in international law

2021 ◽  
pp. 79-89
Author(s):  
Vesna Ćorić ◽  
Jankov Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
National Security ◽  
International Law ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Special Administrative Region ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Administrative Region ◽  
Two Systems ◽  
One Country Two Systems ◽  
The Law

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was passed in June 2020 provoking the global outcry. The aim of this paper is to assess the compliance of the said law with the sources of international law, which are most relevant for the assessment of the problematic points of new legislation. In providing the analysis, the paper will not be focused only on the sources of international law, which are currently applicable. Instead, the previous relevant legal framework will also be taken into consideration where appropriate.

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