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Do Chinese laws apply to Hong Kong?
Since the handover in 1997, the constitutional framework is provided by the Hong Kong Basic Law, which is a piece of National Law of the People’s Republic of China and has, practically, constitutional status in Hong Kong.
What law system does Hong Kong use?
Under the principle of ‘one country, two systems’, the HKSAR legal system, which is different from that of Mainland China, is based on the common law, supplemented by statutes. All legislation in force in the HKSAR is accessible on the internet at Hong Kong e- Legislation (https://www.elegislation.gov.hk).
What is the impact of economic security?
Economic security is a cornerstone of well-being. Economic stability and some degree of predictability enable people to plan and invest in their future and that of their children. They encourage innovation, reinforce social connections and build trust in others and in institutions.
What is the National Security Law in Hong Kong?
The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (national security law, or NSL) criminalizes four broadly defined categories of offenses: secession, subversion, organization and perpetration of terrorist activities,
What is Hong Kong’s foreign policy?
Hong Kong also maintained free-market policies, with an open economy and things like a convertible currency, which all facilitated international trade and business. But if Hong Kong was once the West’s gateway to mainland China, the national security law is blurring that boundary.
What is China’s New Hong Kong law all about?
It dramatically broadens Beijing’s powers to investigate, prosecute and punish suspected criminals in Hong Kong. The law was drafted behind closed doors by members of Beijing’s top lawmaking body, the National People’s Congress (NPC), bypassing Hong Kong’s own elected legislative council.
Was Xi Jinping’s National Security Law a surprise to Hong Kong?
“The problem is that the national security law came about very suddenly and many people were caught by surprise, including the so called pro-Beijing people in Hong Kong.” Xi Jinping, newly appointed as China’s top leader, in November 2012. His hardline agenda was not immediately apparent.