A book published by Hong Kong University Press introducing the Hong Kong Basic Law, the city's mini-constitution, during the Hong Kong Book Fair in July. Photo: EPA-EFE
Opinion
Opinion
Ronald Chiu
Hong Kong’s Basic Law is a constitution with Chinese characteristics, and not meant to lead to democracy
Ronald Chiu says the Basic Law only constrains the rights of Hongkongers and puts no limits on Beijing’s authority – and that’s why it must be replaced