Illustration: Tim McEvenue
Illustration: Tim McEvenue

How China’s constitution ensured that the Basic Law remains pre-eminent in Hong Kong

Johannes Chan and Wing Kay Po say the setting up of Hong Kong as a special administrative region under Article 31 of China’s constitution and the statements of officials at the time make it clear that in the territory, the Basic Law holds sway

Illustration: Tim McEvenue
Illustration: Tim McEvenue
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