Hong Kong Basic Law

Global Times: Xi marks HKSAR's 25th anniversary, points clear future of city as 'no need to change a good system'

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Sunday, July 3, 2022
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Hong Kong is embarking on a new journey of transition from chaos to order and to greater prosperity.

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  • Hong Kong is embarking on a new journey of transition from chaos to order and to greater prosperity.
  • There is no reason to change a good system, and it must be upheld for a long time.
  • As long as the "one country" principle is further strengthened, the advantages of the "two systems" will be further underscored.
  • "As the principle is praised as a good system, Xi gave a clear answer that there's no need to change it, easing some doubts in Hong Kong and pointing out the direction for the city."

CGTN: 'One Country, Two Systems' ensures Hong Kong's prosperity, stability

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for the anniversary celebration, said facts have proven the great vitality of "One Country, Two Systems," which guarantees Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability and ensures the well-being of the Hong Kong compatriots.

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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for the anniversary celebration, said facts have proven the great vitality of "One Country, Two Systems," which guarantees Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability and ensures the well-being of the Hong Kong compatriots.
  • "It has been five years since my last visit to Hong Kong," said Xi, who visited Hong Kong in 2017 as the city celebrated the 20th anniversary of its return to China.
  • Xi said he has been concerned about and caring for Hong Kong all along.
  • In 2021, Hong Kong's economy grew to 2.86 trillion Hong Kong dollars (about $364 billion), up from 1.37 trillion Hong Kong dollars in 1997.

CGTN: 'One Country, Two Systems' ensures Hong Kong's prosperity, stability

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for the anniversary celebration, said facts have proven the great vitality of "One Country, Two Systems," which guarantees Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability and ensures the well-being of the Hong Kong compatriots.

Key Points: 
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for the anniversary celebration, said facts have proven the great vitality of "One Country, Two Systems," which guarantees Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability and ensures the well-being of the Hong Kong compatriots.
  • "It has been five years since my last visit to Hong Kong," said Xi, who visited Hong Kong in 2017 as the city celebrated the 20th anniversary of its return to China.
  • Xi said he has been concerned about and caring for Hong Kong all along.
  • In 2021, Hong Kong's economy grew to 2.86 trillion Hong Kong dollars (about $364 billion), up from 1.37 trillion Hong Kong dollars in 1997.

Governing for prosperity: Hong Kong under 'one country, two systems'

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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This is the rationale behind the "one country, two systems" principle, which underpins the common prosperity of Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.

Key Points: 
  • This is the rationale behind the "one country, two systems" principle, which underpins the common prosperity of Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
  • The world has seen a beautiful and prosperous Hong Kong with good governance.
  • The Chinese central government and the rest of the world have greater confidence and trust in Hong Kong.
  • We believe that the institutional system of Hong Kong under the "one country, two systems" principle will be more complete and the institutional norms and social foundation of "patriots administering Hong Kong" will be better consolidated.

China.org.cn: Hong Kong's fight against COVID-19: a test for "one country, two systems"

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Hong Kong is special in its own culture and its choice of pandemic prevention protocols, which set complex roadblocks to achieving a "dynamic zero-COVID" outcome.

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  • Hong Kong is special in its own culture and its choice of pandemic prevention protocols, which set complex roadblocks to achieving a "dynamic zero-COVID" outcome.
  • The spread of and response to the outbreak in Hong Kong demonstrate objective differences from that in the Chinese mainland.
  • In the previous four waves, the Chinese government has answered to Hong Kong's needs and aided it in proper ways.
  • Hong Kong's battle against COVID-19 will once more become a test for the "one country, two systems" principle, and critical juncture for "patriots governing Hong Kong".

Press release - Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Turkey and Vietnam

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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The same goes for all peaceful Hong Kong protesters, activists and members of the political opposition arrested on politically motivated charges.

Key Points: 
  • The same goes for all peaceful Hong Kong protesters, activists and members of the political opposition arrested on politically motivated charges.
  • By rushing to reach this agreement and not taking concrete action against the serious and ongoing human rights violations, the EU risks undermining its credibility as a global human rights actor, they say.
  • Parliament also urges EU countries to consider introducing targeted sanctions against individuals in Hong Kong and China, including Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, under the EU Human Rights Global Sanction Regime.
  • MEPs are appalled by and condemn the intensifying crackdown on dissent and the increasing violations of human rights in Vietnam.

Hong Kong: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the mass arrest of people involved in the July 2020 pro-democracy primary elections

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Friday, January 8, 2021
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The authorities in Hong Kong arrested over 50 people on 6 January 2021 on charges pursuant to the National Security Law (NSL).

Key Points: 
  • The authorities in Hong Kong arrested over 50 people on 6 January 2021 on charges pursuant to the National Security Law (NSL).
  • The charges in question relate to the holding in July 2020 of pro-democracy primary elections aimed at identifying candidates for the next Legislative Council elections.
  • These arrests penalise political activity that should be entirely legitimate in any political system that respects basic democratic principles.
  • The EU calls for the immediate release of those arrested.

Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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This announcement also supports the commitments made by the Government of Canada to maintain the many connections between Canada and Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government's imposition and implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement also supports the commitments made by the Government of Canada to maintain the many connections between Canada and Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government's imposition and implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020.
  • Canada is also introducing new measures to expedite documents for Canadians and Canadian permanent residents in Hong Kong, to speed up processing of permanent residence applications, including family sponsorship, which will benefit Hong Kong residents, and to encourage Hong Kong youth to study or work in Canada.
  • "The people-to-people ties between Canada and Hong Kong are strong and deep, and these new measures celebrate those long-standing relationships.
  • This community, along with the significant number of Canadians of Hong Kong descent in Canada, plays an important role in building vibrant bilateral relations.

Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on the arrest of Joshua

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Friday, September 25, 2020
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The arrest of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong on 24 September is the latest in a troubling series of arrests of pro-democracy activists since the summer.

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  • The arrest of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong on 24 September is the latest in a troubling series of arrests of pro-democracy activists since the summer.
  • These arrests warrant very careful scrutiny by the independent judiciary.
  • The European Union reiterates that an independent judicial system, operating free of political influence and consideration, is a cornerstone of Hong Kongs autonomy under the one country, two systems principle and is protected by the Basic Law.
  • The EU has pointed out that developments in Hong Kong call into question Chinas will to uphold its international commitments, undermine trust and impact EU-China relations.

Dominic Raab on Hong Kong: "The UK is watching"

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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Dominic Raab on Hong Kong: "The UK is watching"

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  • Dominic Raab on Hong Kong: "The UK is watching"
    In a statement to the House, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced the suspension of the UK's extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
  • Dominic Raab told the House that the UKwants to work with China, particularly to tackle climate change and encourage trade.
  • This bans exports from the UK to Hong Kong of potentially lethal weapons such as firearms,and items such asshackles.
  • The Shadow Minister asked Mr Raab to review UK police forces' role in providing training to the Hong Kong police force ensure that we are "playing our part" to uphold the rights of the people in Hong Kong.