https://www.scmp.com/rss/323172/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com There is a view that for an act to constitute conduct endangering national security, there must be evidence of force or violence. There are a few reasons why I disagree. “One country, two systems” is the policy that has underpinned the constitutional framework for Hong Kong since the handover, and it is guaranteed by both constitutional law and the Basic Law. A critical element of this policy is the protection of national unity and territory integrity. Freedom of expression is a fundamental... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/hong-kong/article/2167094/hong-kong-national-party-was-threat-national?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/hong-kong/article/2167094/hong-kong-national-party-was-threat-national?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2018 05:02:13 +0000 Hong Kong electoral officials have recently disqualified several pro-independence candidates from participating in next month’s Legislative Council election. And while some people are unhappy about the returning officer’s decision, it is necessary to ensure that the general public is not misled. The first issue concerns whether Hong Kong independence violates Article 1 of the Basic Law. Former chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association Edward Chan King-sang, for one, does not believe it does,... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2002797/hong-kong-electoral-officials-acted-within-their-scope?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2002797/hong-kong-electoral-officials-acted-within-their-scope?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Aug 2016 02:00:19 +0000