Li Fei (fourth from left), held a press conference on Wednesday after the NPC Standing Committee’s decision to explain the legal basis for the co-location arrangement. Photo: Phila Siu
Li Fei (fourth from left), held a press conference on Wednesday after the NPC Standing Committee’s decision to explain the legal basis for the co-location arrangement. Photo: Phila Siu
Hong Kong /  Politics

Controversial joint checkpoint plan approved for high-speed rail link as Hong Kong officials dismiss concerns over legality

Decision by China’s top legislative body will see mainland laws enforced in designated zone, amid fears that city’s autonomy will be undermined

Topic |   Hong Kong high-speed rail
Phila SiuKimmy Chung
Phila Siu and Kimmy Chung

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Li Fei (fourth from left), held a press conference on Wednesday after the NPC Standing Committee’s decision to explain the legal basis for the co-location arrangement. Photo: Phila Siu
Li Fei (fourth from left), held a press conference on Wednesday after the NPC Standing Committee’s decision to explain the legal basis for the co-location arrangement. Photo: Phila Siu
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