Relationship Between the Chinese Central Authorities and Regional Governments of Hong Kong and Macao: A Legal Perspective

This book discusses the basic theories and structures employed in handling the Central-SAR relationship under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy from the perspective of ruling by law. It also explores the fundamental principles and methods used in the division of powers between the central authorities and the SARs, and investigates the institutions responsible for handling the Central-SAR relationship and their practices. Further, it presents case studies since 1997 to help readers better understand the Central-SAR relationship. Lastly, the author raises some new questions for readers who want to further study this topic.

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Preface.- The State Structure (Nation-Region Relationship) in Constitutional Law.- The Historical Evolution of the State Structure in China.- The Creation of One Country Two Systems and Its Operation.- The Legalization of the One Country Two Systems Policy and the Establishment of the Special Administrative Region (SAR).- The Fundamental Principles in Handling Central-SAR Relationship.- The Powers of the Central Authorities.- The Powers of the SAR.- Other Relevant Relationships.- The Institutions Responsible for Handling Central-SAR Relationship and Their Practice.- Case Study: The Central-SAR Relationship since 1997.- Constitutional Review, Rule of Law and National Unification.- Addendum.- Acknowledgements.- Bibliography.