Politics of Hong Kong

On July 1, 1997, the People's Republic of China (PRC) resumed its exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, ending more than 150 years of British colonial control. Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the PRC with a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs. According to the Sino-British Joint Declaration (1984) and the Basic Law – Hong Kong's mini-constitution – for "50 years", a slogan-type description, after transition Hong Kong will retain its political, economic, and judicial systems and unique way of life and continue to participate in international agreements and organisations as a dependent territory. For instance, the International Olympic Committee recognises Hong Kong as a participating dependency under the name, "Hong Kong, China", separate from the Mainland China.

Related Topics:
July 1 - 1997 - People's Republic of China - Sovereignty - Hong Kong - British - Colonial - Special Administrative Region - Sino-British Joint Declaration - 1984 - Basic Law - Constitution - International Olympic Committee - Mainland China

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